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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parker, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Christine Parker, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Parker graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed her residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine. Dr. Parker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Parker’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Parker’s office at (423) 495-3940.
Where did Dr. Parker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine | East Tennessee State University Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Parker board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Christine Parker, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Parker speak?
Dr. Parker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Parker treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Parker diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Parker. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Urinary and Genital Symptoms
- Urine and Urination
- Genitourinary signs
- Urogenital symptoms
- Reproductive and urinary issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R399: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Parker perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christine Parker may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Parker's office.
Does Dr. Parker accept my insurance?
Dr. Parker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 495-3940 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parker accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Parker in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Parker's office located?
Dr. Christine Parker's Primary Practice
725 Glenwood Dr Ste E788
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-3940
What is Dr. Parker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760467278.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parker
What is Dr. Christine Parker's specialty?
Dr. Parker is a Internist near Chattanooga, TN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Parker to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christine Parker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Parker is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Christine Parker accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Christine Parker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christine Parker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (423) 495-3940 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christine Parker?
Please contact Dr. Parker's office at (423) 495-3940 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Parker have?
Dr. Christine Parker is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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