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Dr. Derek Culnan, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Culnan, Plastic Surgeon in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Derek Culnan, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Culnan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Culnan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Culnan’s office at (706) 863-9595.

    What languages does Dr. Culnan speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Culnan typically treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Culnan 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. Culnan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Minor Body Surface Burns
    • Significant Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
    • Burns
    • Small Area Burns
    • Limited Burns
    • First Degree Burns
    • Extensive Burns
    • Severe Burns
    • Large Area Burns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
    • T3120: Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns

    Also known as:

    • Amputation Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Limb Loss
    • Post-amputation care
    • Limb loss recovery
    • Amputee rehabilitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4781: Encounter for orthopedic aftercare following surgical amputation

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Dressing Change or Removal
    • After Surgery
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Wound dressing care
    • Post-op dressing change
    • Surgical wound management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4801: Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing

    What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Culnan typically perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Culnan 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. Culnan. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement for Graft
    • Burn Scar Release Surgery
    • Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15002: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children

    Also known as:

    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Artificial skin graft
    • Wound covering application
    • Skin replacement for large wounds
    • Facial Skin Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
    • 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
    • Surgery
    • Wound Bed Preparation
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Creation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15003: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
    • Surgery
    • Wound Debridement
    • Burn Eschar Excision
    • Scar Contracture Release
    • Recipient Site Preparation

    CPT Codes:

    • 15005: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Bioengineered Skin Application
    • Wound Covering with Skin Substitute

    CPT Codes:

    • 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Culnan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Culnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 863-9595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Culnan in Jackson, 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 Michigan

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Fox Everett

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Culnan's office located?

    Dr. Derek Culnan's Primary Practice

    1225 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39202

    (706) 863-9595

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    Dr. Derek Culnan's Practice 2

    1850 Chadwick Dr Ste 1427

    Jackson, MS 39204

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    What hospitals are Dr. Culnan affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Culnan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Mississippi Baptist Medical Center,Jackson, MS
    Trinity Medical - Ferriday,Ferriday, LA
    Mobile Infirmary,Mobile, AL
    Noxubee General Hospital,Macon, MS

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

    Dr. Culnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396951620.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Culnan?

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

    What is Dr. Derek Culnan's specialty?

    What does a Plastic Surgeon do?

    A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction.

    Is Dr. Derek Culnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Culnan is affiliated with Ummc Grenada 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 Dr. Derek Culnan accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Derek Culnan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Derek Culnan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Culnan's office at (706) 863-9595 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Culnan?

    Please contact Dr. Culnan's office at (706) 863-9595 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Culnan's office located?

    Dr. Culnan's office is located in Jackson, MS.