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Dr. Megan Hamner, MD
Jackson, MS
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamner, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Megan Hamner, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hamner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamner’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamner’s office at (601) 984-5251.
What languages does Dr. Hamner speak?
Dr. Hamner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hamner treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Hamner 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. Hamner. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M8660: Other chronic osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M86662: Other chronic osteomyelitis, left tibia and fibula
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Toxoplasmosis
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant toxoplasmosis
- Toxoplasma infection in newborns
- Neonatal toxoplasmosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P371: Congenital toxoplasmosis
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Bacterial Sepsis
- Bacterial Infection
- Sepsis
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant bacterial sepsis
- Blood infection in newborns
- Neonatal bacterial sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P369: Bacterial sepsis of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Acute bone infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86151: Other acute osteomyelitis, right femur
Also known as:
- Infection or Inflammation from Orthopedic Implant
- Orthopedic implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Internal graft infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T847XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal orthopedic prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Hamner perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Megan Hamner may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hamner's office.
Does Dr. Hamner accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 984-5251 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamner accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Hamner in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hamner's office located?
What is Dr. Hamner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205299534.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamner
What is Dr. Megan Hamner's specialty?
Dr. Hamner is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Jackson, MS. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Hamner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Megan Hamner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamner is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Megan Hamner accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Megan Hamner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Megan Hamner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamner's office at (601) 984-5251 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Megan Hamner?
Please contact Dr. Hamner's office at (601) 984-5251 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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