Physician Profile
Sara M. Connaughton, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Connaughton
Sara M. Connaughton, MD is a healthcare provider in Athens, TN specializing in preventive medicine. Sara trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. Sara is also listed as specializing in emergency medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 60 minutes in a subsequent calendar month.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (423) 717-2240
- Email not available
Practice Locations
17 W MADISON AVE
Athens, TN 37303
975 East Third Street Erlanger Medical Center
Chattanooga, TN 37403
941 Spring Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Preventive Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Addiction & habits
- Alcohol use disorder
- Quitting smoking
Blood sugar
- Prediabetes
Bone & joint
- Osteoporosis
Brain health
- Mild cognitive impairment
Cancer risk
- Family History Of Cancer
Digestive health
- Gut Health Issues
Environmental health
- Asbestos Exposure
- Heavy Metal Toxicity
- Tick bite and Lyme disease risk
- Toxic Mold Exposure
- Workplace Chemical Exposure
General wellness
- Chronic Inflammation
Heart health
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart Disease Risk
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation
Hormones
- Hormone Imbalance
- Testosterone deficiency
- Underactive Thyroid
Kidney health
- Early Kidney Damage
Lifestyle & wellness
- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic Stress And Burnout
Liver & digestion
- Fatty liver disease
Longevity
- Accelerated Biological Aging
Metabolic health
- Gout
Nutrition & deficiencies
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
Nutrition & deficiency
- Food Intolerances And Sensitivities
- Vitamin D deficiency
Occupational health
- Asbestos and mineral dust exposure
- Shift Work Sleep Problems
- Work-Related Back Strain
Preventive care
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Sexual health
- STI Risk And Exposure
Sleep health
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
- Sleep apnea
Substance use
- Opioid use disorder
- Vaping And Nicotine Addiction
Travel health
- Travel-related Infection Risk
Weight & metabolism
- Insulin Resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Obesity
Workplace health
- Carpal tunnel
- Noise-Induced Hearing Damage
- Repetitive strain injury
- Work-related Injury
Procedures & services
Addiction & habits
- Alcohol Reduction Counseling
- Smoking cessation program
Cancer screening
- Cancer screening and prevention planning
- Low-dose CT lung cancer screening
- Mammogram Referral
- Pap smear
- Prostate cancer blood test
- Screening colonoscopy
- Skin cancer screening
Checkups & exams
- Annual Wellness Exam
- Executive Physical Exam
Environmental health
- Heavy Metal Blood Test
- Lead blood test
- Mold Toxicity Testing
Fitness & body composition
- DEXA Body Composition Scan
- VO2 Max Test
Heart health
- Blood Pressure Check
Immunizations
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot
- Hepatitis Screening And Vaccine
- HPV vaccine
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Routine blood work
- STI Screening Panel
Lifestyle & wellness
- Exercise Prescription
- Medical nutrition therapy
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction
Longevity
- Biological Age Test
Metabolic health
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Prescription
Occupational health
- Return To Work Evaluation
Preventive imaging
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
- Full Body MRI Scan
Screening & labs
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Cholesterol screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- Food Sensitivity Testing
- Genetic Health Risk Testing
- Heart Calcium Score
- Hormone Panel Testing
- Tuberculosis Blood Test
Sexual health
- PrEP prescription
Travel health
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Weight & metabolism
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Workplace health
- DOT Physical Exam
- Ergonomic Workstation Evaluation
- Hearing Test For Work
- Pre-Employment Physical
- Respirator Fit Testing
- Return To Work Clearance
- Workplace Drug Test
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
30 services · 11 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office-based treatment for opioid use disorder, including care coordination, individual therapy and group therapy and counseling; at least 60 minutes in a subsequent calendar month | Billing code | G2087 |
30 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 4
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Connaughton?
Dr. Connaughton is a preventive medicine in Athens, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Connaughton's address?
Dr. Connaughton is listed at 17 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Connaughton?
The number on file is (423) 717-2240. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Connaughton?
Dr. Connaughton's National Provider Identifier is 1124361647. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Connaughton train?
Dr. Connaughton attended University of Tennessee, Hsc, College of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Connaughton have?
Dr. Connaughton has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Connaughton perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Connaughton the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Connaughton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Connaughton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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