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Dr. Terry Ponder, MD

Brentwood, TN

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ponder, Anatomic Pathologist in Brentwood, TN?

    Dr. Terry Ponder, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist, who primarily practices in Brentwood, TN. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Ponder is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ponder’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ponder’s office at (615) 221-4474.

    What languages does Dr. Ponder speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist like Dr. Ponder typically treat?

    As an Anatomic Pathologist, Dr. Ponder 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. Ponder. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Long-term gallbladder inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Barrett's Esophagus
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Barrett’s Esophagus
    • Barrett's condition
    • Esophageal metaplasia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Benign Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Disease
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous colon growth
    • Colon adenoma
    • Benign colon tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D126: Benign neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Does Dr. Ponder accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ponder accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 221-4474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ponder accept in Brentwood, TN?

    Dr. Ponder in Brentwood, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ponder's office located?

    Dr. Terry Ponder's Primary Practice

    5301 Virginia Way Ste 300

    Brentwood, TN 37027

    (615) 221-4474

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

    Dr. Ponder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336108349.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ponder?

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

    What is Dr. Terry Ponder's specialty?

    Dr. Ponder is a Anatomic Pathologist near Brentwood, TN.

    What does an Anatomic Pathologist do?

    A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, playing a key role in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory-based insights from biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information gathered from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor disease.

    Is this Dr. Terry Ponder affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Ponder 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

    When to see an Anatomic Pathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anatomic Pathologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Terry Ponder accepting new patients in Brentwood, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Terry Ponder is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Terry Ponder offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ponder's office at (615) 221-4474 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Terry Ponder?

    Please contact Dr. Ponder's office at (615) 221-4474 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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