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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 here.
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:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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
Fox Everett
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Shared Health
Unknown
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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
What is Dr. Fitzgerald's NPI number?An 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 a 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 this 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 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 Jeffrey Fitzgerald?
Please contact Dr. Fitzgerald's office at (601) 200-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald have?
Dr. Jeffrey Fitzgerald is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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