23 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Schepens, Family Medicine Specialist in Gulfport, MS?
Where did Dr. Schepens go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of So Al Hosps, Family Medicine | University of South Alabama Program
Medical School: University of South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al | University of South Alabama College of Medicine | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Schepens board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Schepens, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Schepens speak?
Dr. Schepens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schepens typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Schepens 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. Schepens. 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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Schepens typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Schepens may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Schepens' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Schepens accept my insurance?
Dr. Schepens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 896-4417 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schepens accept in Gulfport, MS?
Dr. Schepens in Gulfport, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Schepens' office located?
Dr. Steven Schepens' Primary Practice
394 Courthouse Rd Ste A
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 896-4417
What hospitals are Dr. Schepens affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Schepens has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Schepens's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schepens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982719779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schepens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schepens