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Dr. William Blalock, MD

Chattanooga, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blalock, Cardiologist in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. William Blalock, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Blalock graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Blalock is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blalock’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blalock’s office.

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

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Cardiovascular Diseases; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vanderbilt University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Blalock speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Blalock treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Blalock 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. Blalock. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • First-Degree Heart Block
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • First-Degree AV Block
    • Mild Heart Block
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
    • I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Precordial pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Leaky tricuspid valve
    • Tricuspid regurgitation
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    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:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Blalock perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Blalock may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Blalock's office.

    Does Dr. Blalock accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blalock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blalock accept in Chattanooga, TN?

    Dr. Blalock 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

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SummaCare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Blalock's office located?

    Dr. William Blalock's Primary Practice

    1614 Gunbarrel Rd # 101

    Chattanooga, TN 37421

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    Dr. William Blalock's Practice 2

    4312 Holiday Inn Express Way NW # 203

    Cleveland, TN 37312

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    Dr. William Blalock's Practice 3

    975 E 3rd St

    Chattanooga, TN 37403

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

    Dr. Blalock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740254820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blalock?

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

    What is Dr. William Blalock's specialty?

    Dr. Blalock is a Cardiologist near Chattanooga, TN. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Blalock to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Blalock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blalock is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is William Blalock accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?

    Yes, Dr. William Blalock is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Blalock offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blalock's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Blalock?

    Please contact Dr. Blalock's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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