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Who is Dr. Bledsoe, Specialist in Athens, TN?
Dr. Robert Bledsoe, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Athens, TN. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bledsoe completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Bledsoe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bledsoe’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bledsoe’s office at (423) 745-3394.
Where did Dr. Bledsoe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology
Is Dr. Bledsoe board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Bledsoe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Bledsoe speak?
Dr. Bledsoe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bledsoe treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Bledsoe 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. Bledsoe. 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 Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
- Women's checkup with issues
- Pelvic exam, abnormal results
- OB/GYN visit with concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
- Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Menopause
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
- Postmenopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Third Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Late Pregnancy Check-ups
- Routine Third Trimester Care
- Maternity Care (Third Trimester)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does Dr. Bledsoe perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Bledsoe 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. Bledsoe. 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:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervix Biopsy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Curettage
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Endocervical Curettage
- Cervical Exam with Tissue Sample
- Cervical Biopsy during Colposcopy
CPT Codes:
- 57455: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix
- 57456: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Hysteroscopy with Endometrial Ablation
- Biopsy
- Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Scope with Biopsy
- Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
- D&C with Hysteroscopy
- Uterine Lining Removal
- Endometrial Resection
- Thermoablation of Uterus
CPT Codes:
- 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C
- 58563: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with endometrial ablation (eg, endometrial resection, electrosurgical ablation, thermoablation)
Also known as:
- Uterine Catheterization for Imaging
- Saline Infusion Sonohysterography Prep
- Hysterosalpingography Prep
- Uterine Contrast Injection
CPT Codes:
- 58340: Catheterization and introduction of saline or contrast material for saline infusion sonohysterography (SIS) or hysterosalpingography
Also known as:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy of Cervix and Vagina
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy
- Cervix and Vagina Exam
- Magnified Cervical Exam
CPT Codes:
- 57452: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina;
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- LEEP Procedure
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57460: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with loop electrode biopsy(s) of the cervix
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy with Ovaries/Tubes Removed
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
- Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy with Adnexectomy
- Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Oophorectomy
- Keyhole Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
CPT Codes:
- 58552: Laparoscopy, surgical, with vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
- Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
- Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
- Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Vaginal and Cervical Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Colposcopy
- Vaginal Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Cervical Colposcopy with Biopsy
- Vaginal and Cervical Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 57421: Colposcopy of the entire vagina, with cervix if present; with biopsy(s) of vagina/cervix
Also known as:
- Sling Surgery for Bladder Control
- Stress Incontinence Sling
- Urethral Sling Procedure
- Bladder Sling Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 57288: Sling operation for stress incontinence (eg, fascia or synthetic)
Also known as:
- Rectocele Repair
- Posterior Colporrhaphy
- Repair of Rectal Prolapse
- Perineorrhaphy
CPT Codes:
- 57250: Posterior colporrhaphy, repair of rectocele with or without perineorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Removal of Vulvar Lesions (Simple)
- Vulvar Lesion Destruction
- Laser Vulvar Surgery
- Cryosurgery Vulva
- Electrosurgery Vulva
CPT Codes:
- 56501: Destruction of lesion(s), vulva; simple (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery)
Also known as:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum Care
- Pregnancy Check-ups
- Maternity Care
- Obstetric Visits
CPT Codes:
- 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits
Also known as:
- Prenatal Care Visits (4-6)
- Prenatal Care
- Antepartum visits
- Pregnancy check-ups
- Maternity care appointments
CPT Codes:
- 59425: Antepartum care only; 4-6 visits
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Drug Delivery Implant Insertion
- Medication Implant Placement
- Bioresorbable Drug Implant
- Contraceptive Implant Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 11981: Insertion, drug-delivery implant (ie, bioresorbable, biodegradable, non-biodegradable)
Also known as:
- Removal and Reinsertion of Drug Delivery Implant
- Drug Implant Exchange
- Non-Biodegradable Implant Replacement
- Medication Device Change
CPT Codes:
- 11983: Removal with reinsertion, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Also known as:
- Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Straight Catheterization
- Intermittent Catheterization
- Urine Retention Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51701: Insertion of non-indwelling bladder catheter (eg, straight catheterization for residual urine)
Also known as:
- Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
- Appendix Removal
- Incidental Appendectomy
- Appendectomy with another procedure
CPT Codes:
- 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Bledsoe accept my insurance?
Dr. Bledsoe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 745-3394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bledsoe accept in Athens, TN?
Dr. Bledsoe in Athens, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthScope
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
University of Utah
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Where is Dr. Bledsoe's office located?
What is Dr. Bledsoe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bledsoe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245219831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bledsoe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bledsoe
What is Dr. Robert Bledsoe's specialty?
Dr. Bledsoe is a Specialist near Athens, TN. Contact Dr. Bledsoe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Bledsoe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bledsoe is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Robert Bledsoe accepting new patients in Athens, TN?
Yes, Dr. Robert Bledsoe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Bledsoe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bledsoe's office at (423) 745-3394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Bledsoe?
Please contact Dr. Bledsoe's office at (423) 745-3394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Bledsoe have?
Dr. Robert Bledsoe is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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