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Dr. Michael Byers, MD

Jackson, MS

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    Who is Dr. Byers, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Michael Byers, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Byers graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Byers is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Byers’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Byers’s office at (601) 352-2273.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Infectious Diseases; University Hosp, Internal Medicine | UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Byers board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Byers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Byers speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Byers treat?

    As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Byers 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. Byers. 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:

    • Infected Left Knee Replacement
    • Infected Right Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Left Knee Implant
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
    • Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
    • Inflamed Right Knee Implant
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
    • T8454XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, subsequent encounter

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • Infected Joint Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Prosthetic Joint Infection
    • Joint Implant Infection
    • Inflamed Joint Replacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T8459XD: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, subsequent encounter
    • T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Long-Term Antibiotic Use
    • Antibiotics
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy
    • Chronic antibiotic therapy
    • Ongoing antibiotic treatment
    • Extended antibiotic use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
    • Z792: Long term (current) use of antibiotics

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Disc Inflammation
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Discitis
    • Inflamed Spinal Disc
    • Intervertebral Disc Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4646: Discitis, unspecified, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Local Skin Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Skin bacterial infection
    • Subcutaneous tissue infection
    • Localized skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Asymptomatic HIV Infection
    • HIV
    • HIV positive without symptoms
    • Latent HIV infection
    • HIV carrier

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

    Which procedures does Dr. Byers perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Does Dr. Byers accept my insurance?

    Dr. Byers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 352-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Byers 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)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Shared Health

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Byers' office located?

    Dr. Michael Byers' Primary Practice

    1200 N State St Ste 420

    Jackson, MS 39202

    (601) 352-2273

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

    Dr. Byers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346311982.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Byers?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Byers's specialty?

    Dr. Byers is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jackson, MS.

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Contact Dr. Byers to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Byers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Byers is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Simpson General 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

    Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Explore Infectious Disease 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 Michael Byers accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Byers is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Byers offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Byers's office at (601) 352-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Byers?

    Please contact Dr. Byers's office at (601) 352-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Byers have?

    Dr. Michael Byers is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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