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53 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Colvard, Cardiologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Merriman Colvard, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 53 years and is board certified. Dr. Colvard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colvard’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colvard’s office at (423) 648-2396.
What languages does Dr. Colvard speak?
Dr. Colvard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Colvard treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Colvard 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. Colvard. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Abnormal Heartbeat
- Fast Heartbeat
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Cardiac Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R008: Other abnormalities of heart beat
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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 Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
Also known as:
- Widespread Swelling
- Edema
- Generalized Edema
- Full Body Swelling
- Systemic Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- R601: Generalized edema
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Colvard perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Merriman Colvard may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Colvard's office.
Does Dr. Colvard accept my insurance?
Dr. Colvard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 648-2396 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colvard accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Colvard 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Colvard's office located?
Dr. Merriman Colvard's Primary Practice
1604 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 648-2396
What is Dr. Colvard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colvard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780644252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colvard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colvard
What is Dr. Merriman Colvard's specialty?
Dr. Colvard 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. Colvard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merriman Colvard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Colvard 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Merriman Colvard accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Merriman Colvard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merriman Colvard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colvard's office at (423) 648-2396 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merriman Colvard?
Please contact Dr. Colvard's office at (423) 648-2396 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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