Compare 5 hospitalists in Hermitage, Nashville. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Most common: MD
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Hermitage has 5 hospitalists. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (60%).
Nearby hospitals in Nashville include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College train healthcare providers in the area.
The hospitalist will introduce themselves, review your symptoms and medical history, and explain the plan for your hospital stay. They round on your room daily (often in the morning), order tests, adjust medications, and call in specialists as needed. They are available throughout the day if your condition changes. Before discharge, they will review your medications, follow-up appointments, and what to watch for at home.
Vanderbilt, TriStar, and Saint Thomas are the three main systems. Your insurance network determines which is most affordable. Vanderbilt is the referral center for complex cases; TriStar and Saint Thomas handle the bulk of routine care.
You do not choose to see a hospitalist. If you are admitted to the hospital, a hospitalist is typically assigned to your care. They manage acute conditions (pneumonia, heart failure exacerbations, blood clots, post-surgical complications, uncontrolled diabetes), coordinate with specialists, and plan your discharge. Some hospitals also have hospitalists in their observation units and emergency departments.
Hospitalist daily fee: $200-500 (included in hospital charges) · Hospital stay (average): $2,000-5,000/day · ICU stay: $5,000-10,000+/day
Hermitage, Nashville has 5 licensed hospitalists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of hospitalists in Hermitage, Nashville are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the dominant carrier, covering the majority of employer-sponsored plans. UnitedHealthcare and Cigna also have strong networks. TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid) is accepted at Vanderbilt, Meharry, and most TriStar and Saint Thomas locations.
Hospitalist daily fees are $200 to $500 (included in hospital charges). The average hospital stay costs $2,000 to $5,000 per day. ICU stays run $5,000 to $10,000 or more per day. Actual costs in Hermitage, Nashville depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Hospital bills include facility charges, physician charges, and charges from any consulting specialists. Review your itemized bill carefully. The No Surprises Act prevents surprise billing from out-of-network hospitalists at in-network hospitals.
Nashville has three main systems: Vanderbilt (academic), TriStar/HCA (for-profit community), and Saint Thomas/Ascension (nonprofit community). Vanderbilt is the referral destination for complex specialty care. For routine primary care and urgent care, TriStar and Saint Thomas both have convenient suburban locations.
More than 500 healthcare companies are headquartered in Nashville, including HCA Healthcare (the largest for-profit hospital chain in the US), Community Health Systems, and Envision Healthcare. The industry employs over 300,000 people in the metro area.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is consistently ranked as the top hospital in Tennessee and is the academic referral center for the region. For routine care, TriStar and Saint Thomas hospitals are excellent and often more convenient for suburban residents.
Top accepted carriers in Hermitage, Nashville, TN include medicare, qhp-17091, unitedhealthcare, and cigna.
Hospitalist services are part of your hospital stay and covered under your inpatient benefits. You may receive separate bills from the hospital, the hospitalist, and any consulting specialists. The No Surprises Act protects you from out-of-network hospitalist billing at in-network facilities. Review your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) carefully after a hospital stay and question any unexpected charges.