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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Brown, Gastroenterologist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Roderick Brown, DO is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Brown is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown’s office at (601) 268-5185.
What languages does Dr. Brown speak?
Dr. Brown and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Brown treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Brown 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. Brown. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Anal Bleeding
- Blood in Stool
- Lower GI Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R110: Nausea
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- IBS-C
- Constipation-Predominant IBS
- Spastic Colon with Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K581: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Which procedures does Dr. Brown perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Roderick Brown may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brown's office.
Does Dr. Brown accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 268-5185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Brown accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Brown in Hattiesburg, 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)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Brown's office located?
Dr. Roderick Brown's Primary Practice
100 Methodist Hospital Blvd
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
(601) 268-5185
What is Dr. Brown's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Brown's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215391354.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Brown
What is Dr. Roderick Brown's specialty?
Dr. Brown is a Gastroenterologist near Hattiesburg, MS. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Brown to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Roderick Brown affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Merit Health Wesley which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Roderick Brown accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. Roderick Brown is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Roderick Brown offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (601) 268-5185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Roderick Brown?
Please contact Dr. Brown's office at (601) 268-5185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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