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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ferren, Infectious Disease Specialist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Katherine Ferren, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR. She is board certified. Dr. Ferren is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ferren’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ferren’s office at (501) 661-0037.
What languages does Dr. Ferren speak?
Dr. Ferren and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ferren treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Ferren 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. Ferren. 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:
- Sepsis
- Septic Shock
- Staph Sepsis
- Shock
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Staphylococcal Sepsis
- Staph Blood Infection
- Staph Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A411: Sepsis due to other specified staphylococcus
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infected Right Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Right Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Right Knee Implant
- Right Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8453XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal right knee prosthesis, initial encounter
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:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Liver Abscess
- Abscess
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic abscess
- Pus in liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- K750: Abscess of liver
Which procedures does Dr. Ferren perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Katherine Ferren may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ferren's office.
Does Dr. Ferren accept my insurance?
Dr. Ferren accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 661-0037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ferren accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Ferren in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Custom Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
Continental Benefits
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Multiplan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ferren's office located?
Dr. Katherine Ferren's Primary Practice
1 Saint Vincent Cir Ste 160
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 661-0037
What is Dr. Ferren's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ferren's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326305590.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ferren?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ferren
What is Dr. Katherine Ferren's specialty?
Dr. Ferren is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Little Rock, AR.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Ferren to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Katherine Ferren affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ferren is affiliated with Chi St. Vincent Infirmary 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 Katherine Ferren accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Ferren is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Ferren offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ferren's office at (501) 661-0037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Ferren?
Please contact Dr. Ferren's office at (501) 661-0037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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