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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thacker, Surgeon in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Derek Thacker, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, TN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Thacker is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thacker’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thacker’s office.
What languages does Dr. Thacker speak?
Dr. Thacker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thacker treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Thacker 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. Thacker. 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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
- Bowel Diverticulitis with Abscess
- Perforated Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
- K5780: Diverticulitis of intestine, part unspecified, with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Intestinal Perforation
- Colonic Disease
- Small Intestine Disorder
- Bowel Perforation
- Hole in Intestine
- Ruptured Bowel
ICD-10 Codes:
- K631: Perforation of intestine (nontraumatic)
Also known as:
- Biliary Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Gallstone Pancreatitis
- Bile Duct Related Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8510: Biliary acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Cholecystitis
- Inflamed gallbladder
- Gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K819: Cholecystitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Blood Vessel Disorder
- Digestive Disease
- Bowel Vascular Disease
- Mesenteric Vascular Disorder
- Intestine Blood Flow Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- K559: Vascular disorder of intestine, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rectal Abscess
- Abscess
- Rectal Disorder
- Perirectal Abscess
- Pus Pocket in Rectum
- Rectal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K611: Rectal abscess
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Peritoneal Disorder
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal Lining Problems
- Peritoneum Conditions
- Belly Lining Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K668: Other specified disorders of peritoneum
Which procedures does Dr. Thacker perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Derek Thacker may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thacker's office.
Does Dr. Thacker accept my insurance?
Dr. Thacker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thacker accept in Jackson, TN?
Dr. Thacker in Jackson, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Health Advantage of Tennessee
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thacker's office located?
What is Dr. Thacker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thacker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538570544.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thacker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thacker
What is Dr. Derek Thacker's specialty?
Dr. Thacker is a Surgeon near Jackson, TN. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Thacker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Derek Thacker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thacker is affiliated with Jackson-Madison County General Hospital 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 Derek Thacker accepting new patients in Jackson, TN?
Yes, Dr. Derek Thacker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Thacker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thacker's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Thacker?
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