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Dr. James Pharaoh, MD

Knoxville, TN

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Pharaoh, Pulmonologist in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. James Pharaoh, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Knoxville, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Pharaoh graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Pharaoh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pharaoh’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pharaoh’s office at (865) 392-1540.

    Where did Dr. Pharaoh go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pharaoh speak?

    Dr. Pharaoh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Pharaoh treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Pharaoh 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. Pharaoh. 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:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Does Dr. Pharaoh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pharaoh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (865) 392-1540 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pharaoh accept in Knoxville, TN?

    Dr. Pharaoh in Knoxville, 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 Michigan

    • Centene

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pharaoh's office located?

    Dr. James Pharaoh's Primary Practice

    10904 Kingston Pike Ste 102

    Knoxville, TN 37934

    (865) 392-1540

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    Dr. James Pharaoh's Practice 2

    550 Fort Loudon Medical Center Dr

    Lenoir City, TN 37772

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    What is Dr. Pharaoh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Pharaoh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578535043.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pharaoh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pharaoh

    What is Dr. James Pharaoh's specialty?

    Dr. Pharaoh is a Pulmonologist near Knoxville, TN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Pharaoh to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Pharaoh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Pharaoh 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 James Pharaoh accepting new patients in Knoxville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. James Pharaoh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Pharaoh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pharaoh's office at (865) 392-1540 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Pharaoh?

    Please contact Dr. Pharaoh's office at (865) 392-1540 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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