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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Riley, Internist in Etowah, TN?
Dr. Joel Riley, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Etowah, TN. He has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Riley graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Alabama Hospital Program. Dr. Riley is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Riley’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riley’s office at (423) 263-2444.
Where did Dr. Riley go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riley speak?
Dr. Riley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Riley typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Riley 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. Riley. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Riley typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Joel Riley may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Riley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Riley accept my insurance?
Dr. Riley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 263-2444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riley accept in Etowah, TN?
Dr. Riley in Etowah, 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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Riley's office located?
What is Dr. Riley's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659338044.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riley
What is Dr. Joel Riley's specialty?
Dr. Riley is a Internist near Etowah, TN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Joel Riley affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Riley is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Bradley Medical Center, Llc. 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 Joel Riley accepting new patients in Etowah, TN?
Yes, Dr. Joel Riley is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joel Riley offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riley's office at (423) 263-2444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joel Riley?
Please contact Dr. Riley's office at (423) 263-2444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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