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Who is Dr. Close, Family Medicine Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. David Close, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Close graduated from University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Close is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Close’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Close’s office at (423) 892-2221.
Where did Dr. Close go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Family Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Close board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. David Close, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Close speak?
Dr. Close and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Close typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Close 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. Close. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Close typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. David Close may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Close's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Close accept my insurance?
Dr. Close accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 892-2221 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Close accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Close 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
Assurant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Close's office located?
Chattanooga Family Practice Assoicates Pc
961 Spring Creek Rd Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 892-2221
What is Dr. Close's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Close's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558335844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Close?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Close
What is Dr. David Close's specialty?
Dr. Close is a Family Medicine Specialist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. David Close affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Close is affiliated with Parkridge East Hospital, Parkridge Medical Center, Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is David Close accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. David Close is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Close offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Close's office at (423) 892-2221 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Close?
Please contact Dr. Close's office at (423) 892-2221 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Close have?
Dr. David Close is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Close
Chattanooga Family Practice Assoicates Pc
961 Spring Creek Rd Ste 100
Chattanooga, TN 37412