Dr. Whitney Herring, MD

Flowood, MS

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Herring, Pediatrician in Flowood, MS?

Dr. Whitney Herring, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Flowood, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Herring is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herring’s office at (601) 499-0935.

What languages does Dr. Herring speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Herring typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Herring 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. Herring. 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:

Severe Obesity
Obesity
Obesity from Excess Calories
Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Extreme Obesity
Class 3 Obesity
Excess Weight
Being Overweight
High BMI
Diet-Related Obesity
Common Obesity
Nutritional Obesity

ICD-10 Codes:

E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
E669: Obesity, unspecified
E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

Also known as:

Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
Body Weight
Childhood obesity
Pediatric high BMI
Overweight child BMI

ICD-10 Codes:

Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

Also known as:

Acanthosis Nigricans
Skin Pigmentation Disorder
AN
Dark Skin Patches
Thickened Dark Skin

ICD-10 Codes:

L83: Acanthosis nigricans

Also known as:

Abnormal Blood Sugar
Blood Glucose
High blood glucose
Low blood glucose
Glucose intolerance

ICD-10 Codes:

R7309: Other abnormal glucose

Also known as:

Prediabetes
Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
Borderline diabetes
Insulin resistance
High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

ICD-10 Codes:

R7303: Prediabetes

Also known as:

Elevated Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Reading
Prehypertension
Borderline High Blood Pressure

ICD-10 Codes:

R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Herring typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Whitney Herring may include:

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

Does Dr. Herring accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Herring's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Herring's office located?

Dr. Whitney Herring's Primary Practice

803 Liberty Rd

Flowood, MS 39232

(601) 499-0935

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Dr. Whitney Herring's Practice 2

2500 N State St

Jackson, MS 39216

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Dr. Whitney Herring's Practice 3

7730 Old Canton Rd Bldg A

Madison, MS 39110

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

Dr. Herring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417269275.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herring?

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

What is Dr. Whitney Herring's specialty?

Dr. Herring is a Pediatrician near Flowood, MS.

What does a Pediatrician do?

A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

Is Dr. Whitney Herring affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Herring is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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