Suboxone, or buprenorphine, is a medication used to treat dependence on opioids like painkillers (e.g. morphine, methadone and oxycodone) or the illegal street drug heroin. Suboxone helps patients reduce their use of opioids and continue treatment because withdrawal symptoms are more manageable, according to the National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment. Because physicians must be specially certified to prescribe Suboxone, referral sources are important and there are three agencies and resources that have the most up-to-date information for eligible physicians including office locations and contact information.
U.S. Health and Human Services (USHHS) Referrals
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration of the USHHS department is one of three best referral sources find physicians in the Madisonville, Tennessee, area who work with Suboxone.
Dr. Thomas Cox III is the only certified physician listed in Madisonville, according to this referral site. However, the site does also list several other Tennessee-based certified physicians that you can search and sort the results further to find one nearest you or within your travel or treatment limitations.
Suboxone.com Referrals
Suboxone.com is the pharmaceutical manufacturer's website for information on Suboxone and includes referral listings of certified providers by location and proximity to Madisonville. Dr. Charles Cox in Athens, Tennessee, (12 miles from Madisonville) and Dr. Peter Stimpson in Loudon, Tennessee, (18 miles) are both certified physicians according to this site.
National Alliance of Advocates for Buprenorphine Treatment (NAABT) Referrals
The NAABT has referral resources to help you find Suboxone physicians. Entering the Madisonville zip code results in a listing of nearest certified physicians as well as treatment facilities, pharmacies and counselors. In addition to the physicians listed above, Dr. Albert Lee and Dr. Robert Lee in Lenoir City, Tennesses (21 miles) are listed as certified to offer treatment with Suboxone.
Patient's Specific Insurance Plan Referrals
Although this depends upon your insurance coverage, there are usually "customer service" or "substance abuse" telephone numbers on either the front or back of your insurance card. Personnel at these contact numbers can take some basic information from you and help you locate certified Suboxone physicians in Madisonville. Your insurance company may ask you for the Madisonville zip code and how far you might be wiling to travel from Madisonville to see a certified Suboxone physician.
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