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Who is Dr. Drinnon, Internist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. William Drinnon, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Drinnon graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine. Dr. Drinnon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Drinnon’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Drinnon’s office at (423) 648-8005.
Where did Dr. Drinnon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Tn Coll Med-Chattanooga, Internal Medicine | University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Drinnon board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. William Drinnon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Drinnon speak?
Dr. Drinnon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Drinnon treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Drinnon 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. Drinnon. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic nerve damage
- Diabetes-related nerve pain
- Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- BPH
- Prostate Enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- N400: Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Chemistry
- Blood
- Irregular blood test results
- Unusual blood work
- Abnormal blood panel
ICD-10 Codes:
- R799: Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
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:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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
Which procedures does Dr. Drinnon perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. William Drinnon 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. Drinnon's office.
Does Dr. Drinnon accept my insurance?
Dr. Drinnon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-8005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Drinnon accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Drinnon in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Drinnon's office located?
Dr. William Drinnon's Primary Practice
3370 Jenkins Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 648-8005
What is Dr. Drinnon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Drinnon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831174168.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Drinnon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Drinnon
What is Dr. William Drinnon's specialty?
Dr. Drinnon 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. Drinnon to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. William Drinnon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Drinnon is affiliated with Chi Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, Erlanger Baroness 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 William Drinnon accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. William Drinnon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Drinnon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Drinnon's office at (423) 648-8005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Drinnon?
Please contact Dr. Drinnon's office at (423) 648-8005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Drinnon have?
Dr. William Drinnon is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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