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Dr. Robert Walker

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Hazlehurst, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Walker, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hazlehurst, MS?

    Dr. Robert Walker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hazlehurst, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Walker completed his residency at Dch Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Univ Al Coll Comm Hlth Scis, Family Medicine. Dr. Walker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Walker’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Walker’s office at (601) 892-1456.

    Where did Dr. Walker go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Dch Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Univ Al Coll Comm Hlth Scis, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms

    Is Dr. Walker board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Walker is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Walker speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Walker 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. Walker. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Intervertebral Disc Disease
    • Back Disc Problems
    • Spinal Disc Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M519: Unspecified thoracic, thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Walker typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Walker may include:

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Walker accept my insurance?

    Dr. Walker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 892-1456 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Walker accept in Hazlehurst, MS?

    Dr. Walker in Hazlehurst, 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Robert Walker's Primary Practice

    27190 Highway 28

    Hazlehurst, MS 39083

    (601) 892-1456

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    Dr. Robert Walker's Practice 2

    213 Caldwell Dr

    Hazlehurst, MS 39083

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    Dr. Robert Walker's Practice 3

    123 Bo Bo Dr

    Crystal Springs, MS 39059

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    What hospitals are Dr. Walker affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Walker has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Copiah County Medical Center,Hazlehurst, MS

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

    Dr. Walker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649216680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Walker?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Walker's specialty?

    Dr. Walker is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hazlehurst, MS.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Robert Walker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Walker is affiliated with Southwest Mississippi Regional 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Robert Walker accepting new patients in Hazlehurst, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Walker is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Walker offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (601) 892-1456 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Walker?

    Please contact Dr. Walker's office at (601) 892-1456 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Walker's office located?

    Dr. Walker's offices are located in Hazlehurst, MS and Crystal Springs, MS.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Walker have?

    Dr. Robert Walker is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.