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Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver, MD

Jackson, MS

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Covington Tarver, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Covington Tarver is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Covington Tarver’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Covington Tarver’s office at (601) 984-6426.

    What languages does Dr. Covington Tarver speak?

    Dr. Covington Tarver and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Covington Tarver treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Covington Tarver 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. Covington Tarver. 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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Early-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • Younger-Onset Alzheimer's', 'Early Alzheimer's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G300: Alzheimer's disease with early onset

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Dementia
    • Lewy Body Dementia
    • Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
    • Mild Dementia
    • Dementia with Lewy bodies
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    • DLB
    • Lewy Body Disease
    • FTD
    • Frontal Lobe Dementia
    • Behavioral Variant FTD
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Early stage dementia
    • Mild memory loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
    • G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
    • F03A0: Unspecified dementia, mild, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Loss
    • Involuntary Weight Loss
    • Significant Weight Loss
    • Unintentional Weight Loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R634: Abnormal weight loss

    Which procedures does Dr. Covington Tarver perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Covington Tarver's office.

    Does Dr. Covington Tarver accept my insurance?

    Dr. Covington Tarver accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 984-6426 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Covington Tarver accept in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Covington Tarver in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Covington Tarver's office located?

    Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 984-6426

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    What is Dr. Covington Tarver's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Covington Tarver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013942895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Covington Tarver?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Covington Tarver

    What is Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver's specialty?

    Dr. Covington Tarver is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Jackson, MS. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Covington Tarver to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Covington Tarver 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Kimberly Covington Tarver accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kimberly Covington Tarver offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Covington Tarver's office at (601) 984-6426 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kimberly Covington Tarver?

    Please contact Dr. Covington Tarver's office at (601) 984-6426 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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