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Dr. Malcolm Dean, MD

Gulfport, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dean, Internist in Gulfport, MS?

    Dr. Malcolm Dean, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Gulfport, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dean graduated from Saba University / School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center Program. Dr. Dean is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dean’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dean’s office at (228) 867-5201.

    Where did Dr. Dean go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Saba University / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dean speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dean treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Dean 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. Dean. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Low Potassium
    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Potassium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Hypokalemia
    • Potassium Deficiency
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E876: Hypokalemia
    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Dean perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Malcolm Dean may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dean's office.

    Does Dr. Dean accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dean accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 867-5201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dean accept in Gulfport, MS?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dean's office located?

    Dr. Malcolm Dean's Primary Practice

    4500 13th St

    Gulfport, MS 39501

    (228) 867-5201

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    Dr. Malcolm Dean's Practice 2

    1440 Central Ave E

    Wiggins, MS 39577

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    Dr. Malcolm Dean's Practice 3

    1340 Broad Ave

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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

    Dr. Dean's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093912826.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dean?

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

    What is Dr. Malcolm Dean's specialty?

    Dr. Dean is a Internist near Gulfport, MS.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Dean to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Malcolm Dean affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dean is affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

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    Is Malcolm Dean accepting new patients in Gulfport, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Malcolm Dean is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Malcolm Dean offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dean's office at (228) 867-5201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Malcolm Dean?

    Please contact Dr. Dean's office at (228) 867-5201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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