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Dr. John Thames, DO

Wiggins, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thames, Family Medicine Specialist in Wiggins, MS?

    Dr. John Thames, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Wiggins, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thames is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thames’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thames’s office at (601) 928-9674.

    What languages does Dr. Thames speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thames treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thames 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. Thames. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thames perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Thames may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thames' office.

    Does Dr. Thames accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thames accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 928-9674 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thames accept in Wiggins, MS?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thames' office located?

    Dr. John Thames' Primary Practice

    1428 Azalea Dr S

    Wiggins, MS 39577

    (601) 928-9674

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    Dr. John Thames' Practice 2

    5001 Hardy St

    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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    Dr. John Thames' Practice 3

    4500 13th St

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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

    Dr. Thames's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689057721.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thames?

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

    What is Dr. John Thames's specialty?

    Dr. Thames is a Family Medicine Specialist near Wiggins, MS. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Thames to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Thames affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thames is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Memorial Hospital Stone County 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is John Thames accepting new patients in Wiggins, MS?

    Yes, Dr. John Thames is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Thames offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thames's office at (601) 928-9674 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Thames?

    Please contact Dr. Thames's office at (601) 928-9674 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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