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Dr. Jerrod King, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Corpus Christi, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. King, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Corpus Christi, TX?

    Dr. Jerrod King, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. King is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office at (361) 902-6570.

    What languages does Dr. King speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. King typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. King typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jerrod King may include:

    Please contact Dr. King's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. King accept my insurance?

    Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (361) 902-6570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Corpus Christi, TX?

    Dr. King in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Medicare

    • MHH Healthcare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. King's office located?

    5 West

    2606 Hospital Blvd # 5

    Corpus Christi, TX 78405

    (361) 902-6570

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    Dr. Jerrod King's Practice 2

    1311 E General Cavazos Blvd

    Kingsville, TX 78363

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    Dr. Jerrod King's Practice 3

    400 Enterprise Blvd Ste A100

    Rockport, TX 78382

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

    Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689108896.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?

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

    What is Dr. Jerrod King's specialty?

    Dr. King is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Corpus Christi, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Jerrod King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Saint Francis Hospital - Tulsa, Mcalester Regional Health Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, Ascension St. John Medical Center, Ascension St. John Broken Arrow 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Jerrod King accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Jerrod King is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jerrod King offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. King's office at (361) 902-6570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jerrod King?

    Please contact Dr. King's office at (361) 902-6570 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. King's office located?

    Dr. King's offices are located in Corpus Christi, TX, Kingsville, TX, and Rockport, TX.