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Dr. James Thompson, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thompson, Pediatric Neurologist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. James Thompson, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS. Dr. Thompson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thompson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thompson’s office at (601) 898-4404.

    What languages does Dr. Thompson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thompson treat?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson. 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:

    • Seizures
    • Complex Seizures with Fever
    • Fever Seizures in Children
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits
    • Complex Febrile Seizures
    • Prolonged Fever Seizures
    • Recurrent Febrile Seizures
    • Febrile seizures
    • Fever fits
    • Childhood fever seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions
    • R5601: Complex febrile convulsions
    • R5600: Simple febrile convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Absence Epilepsy
    • Complex Partial Seizures
    • Intractable Generalized Epilepsy
    • Focal Epilepsy
    • Intractable Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
    • Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder
    • Petit mal seizures
    • Absence seizures
    • Absence seizure disorder
    • Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
    • Temporal Lobe Seizures
    • Psychomotor Seizures
    • Generalized seizures
    • Grand mal seizures
    • Tonic-clonic seizures
    • Drug-resistant generalized epilepsy
    • Refractory generalized seizures
    • Hard-to-treat generalized epilepsy
    • Partial Seizure Disorder
    • Localized Onset Epilepsy
    • Idiopathic Focal Epilepsy
    • Drug-resistant LGS
    • Refractory Lennox-Gastaut
    • Hard-to-treat LGS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40919: Epilepsy, unspecified, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40A09: Absence epileptic syndrome, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
    • G40409: Other generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40319: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40009: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, not intractable, without status epilepticus
    • G40814: Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, intractable, without status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Seizures
    • Seizures
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant convulsions
    • Neonatal seizures
    • Baby fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P90: Convulsions of newborn

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EEG
    • Irregular Electroencephalogram
    • Unusual Brain Wave Test
    • EEG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9401: Abnormal electroencephalogram [EEG]

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
    • Scoliosis
    • Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in Children and Teens
    • Teenage scoliosis
    • Scoliosis in teens
    • AIS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M41124: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, thoracic region

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does Dr. Thompson perform?

    As a Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Thompson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Thompson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Thompson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thompson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 898-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Ford Motor Company

    • Molina

    • State of Mississippi

    • State of Nevada

    • Transamerica Life Insurance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thompson's office located?

    Dr. James Thompson's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 898-4404

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

    Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023403524.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thompson?

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

    What is Dr. James Thompson's specialty?

    Dr. Thompson is a Pediatric Neurologist near Jackson, MS. A Child Neurologist specializes in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders in newborns, infants, young children, and adolescents, with expertise in managing conditions specific to these developmental stages. Contact Dr. Thompson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Thompson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, South Central Regional Medical Center, Delta Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Neurologist?

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    Is James Thompson accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. James Thompson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Thompson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (601) 898-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Thompson?

    Please contact Dr. Thompson's office at (601) 898-4404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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