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Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fitzgerald, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. He is board certified. Dr. Fitzgerald is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fitzgerald’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fitzgerald’s office at (601) 200-2000.

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

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Fitzgerald speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

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

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fitzgerald accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fitzgerald accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 200-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Fitzgerald in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fox Everett

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Shared Health

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    Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?

    Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald's Primary Practice

    969 Lakeland Dr

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 200-2000

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

    Dr. Fitzgerald's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164449740.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fitzgerald?

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

    What is Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald's specialty?

    Dr. Fitzgerald is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Jackson, 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. Jeffrey Fitzgerald affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald is affiliated with St. Dominic Hospital, University Of Mississippi Medical Center, 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (601) 200-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald?

    Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (601) 200-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fitzgerald's office located?

    Dr. Fitzgerald's office is located in Jackson, MS.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald have?

    Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.