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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Royals, Family Medicine Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Katherine Royals, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Royals is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Royals’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Royals’s office at (601) 579-5050.
What languages does Dr. Royals speak?
Dr. Royals and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Royals typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Royals 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. Royals. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Royals typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Royals may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Royals' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Royals accept my insurance?
Dr. Royals accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 579-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Royals accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Royals in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Royals' office located?
Dr. Katherine Royals' Primary Practice
15 Orleans Dr
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 579-5050
What is Dr. Royals's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Royals's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013357334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Royals?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Royals
What is Dr. Katherine Royals's specialty?
Dr. Royals is a Family Medicine Specialist near Hattiesburg, MS.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Katherine Royals affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Royals is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Stone County, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katherine Royals accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Royals is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Royals offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Royals's office at (601) 579-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Royals?
Please contact Dr. Royals's office at (601) 579-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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