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Dr. James Shiflett, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shiflett, Neurosurgeon in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. James Shiflett, MD is a Neurosurgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. He is board certified. Dr. Shiflett completed his residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery. Dr. Shiflett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shiflett’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shiflett’s office at (601) 815-2005.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Shiflett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Shiflett treat?

    As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Shiflett 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. Shiflett. 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:

    • Pressure on the Brain
    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain cysts
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain Compression
    • Intracranial Pressure
    • Brain Swelling
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease
    • Cerebral cysts
    • Arachnoid cysts
    • Intracranial cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G935: Compression of brain
    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
    • G930: Cerebral cysts

    Also known as:

    • Other types of hydrocephalus
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • Communicating Hydrocephalus
    • Various hydrocephalus conditions
    • Atypical hydrocephalus
    • Water on the brain
    • Brain fluid buildup
    • Enlarged ventricles
    • Non-communicating hydrocephalus
    • Blocked hydrocephalus
    • Non-obstructive Hydrocephalus
    • External Hydrocephalus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G918: Other hydrocephalus
    • G919: Hydrocephalus, unspecified
    • G911: Obstructive hydrocephalus
    • G910: Communicating hydrocephalus

    Also known as:

    • Macrocephaly
    • Craniosynostosis
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Large head size
    • Enlarged head
    • Big head syndrome
    • Craniostenosis
    • Premature skull fusion
    • Fused skull bones in infants
    • Skull deformity at birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q753: Macrocephaly
    • Q750: Craniosynostosis

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Congenital skull malformation
    • Facial bone birth defect
    • Head and face bone abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Cord Malformation
    • Spinal Cord Disease
    • Congenital Spinal Cord Defect
    • Spinal Cord Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q068: Other specified congenital malformations of spinal cord

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Dimple
    • Tailbone Disorder
    • Pilonidal Dimple
    • Coccyx Dimple

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q826: Congenital sacral dimple

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Brain Birth Defects
    • Brain Malformations
    • Various Congenital Brain Abnormalities
    • Rare Brain Malformations
    • Specific Brain Development Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q048: Other specified congenital malformations of brain

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Skull Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Head Injuries
    • Broken Skull
    • Head Bone Fracture
    • Cranial Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S020XXA: Fracture of vault of skull, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Syringomyelia
    • Syrinx
    • Spinal Cord Cyst
    • Fluid-filled Cavity in Spinal Cord

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G950: Syringomyelia and syringobulbia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Brain Tumor
    • Brain Cancer
    • Cerebral Tumor
    • Intracranial Tumor
    • Malignant Brain Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C719: Malignant neoplasm of brain, unspecified

    Does Dr. Shiflett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shiflett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Shiflett 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

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Molina

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shiflett's office located?

    Dr. James Shiflett's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 815-2005

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

    Dr. Shiflett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366601593.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shiflett?

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

    What is Dr. James Shiflett's specialty?

    Dr. Shiflett is a Neurosurgeon near Jackson, MS. A neurological surgeon is responsible to provide the operative and non-operative management which includes prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, & rehabilitation of various disorders related to the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes their supporting structures and vascular supply, the complete evaluation and treatment of pathological process which is known to modify function or activity of the nervous system, the operative & non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon has specialization in treating patients with disorders of the nervous system which includes conditions affecting the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, such as the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries. They also manage disorders related to the pituitary gland, spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those that may require spinal fusion or instrumentation. In addition to this, they treat conditions affecting the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their course in the body. Contact Dr. Shiflett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Shiflett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shiflett 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

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    Is James Shiflett accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. James Shiflett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Shiflett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office at (601) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Shiflett?

    Please contact Dr. Shiflett's office at (601) 815-2005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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