19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dieringer, Internist in Cookeville, TN?
Dr. Nicholas Dieringer, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Cookeville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Dieringer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dieringer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dieringer’s office at (615) 396-4100.
Is Dr. Dieringer board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Dieringer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dieringer speak?
Dr. Dieringer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dieringer typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dieringer 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. Dieringer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dieringer typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Dieringer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dieringer. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Dieringer accept my insurance?
Dr. Dieringer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 396-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dieringer accept in Cookeville, TN?
Dr. Dieringer in Cookeville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dieringer's office located?
Dr. Nicholas Dieringer's Primary Practice
815 S Walnut Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(615) 396-4100
What is Dr. Dieringer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dieringer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124003561.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dieringer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dieringer
What is Dr. Nicholas Dieringer's specialty?
Dr. Dieringer is a Internist near Cookeville, TN.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Nicholas Dieringer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dieringer is affiliated with Cookeville Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Nicholas Dieringer accepting new patients in Cookeville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Dieringer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Dieringer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dieringer's office at (615) 396-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Dieringer?
Please contact Dr. Dieringer's office at (615) 396-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas Dieringer have?
Dr. Nicholas Dieringer is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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