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Dr. Mary Katherine Hood, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hood, Pediatrician in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Mary Katherine Hood, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Hood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hood’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hood’s office at (601) 405-4764.

    What languages does Dr. Hood speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hood treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hood 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. Hood. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Complex Seizures with Fever
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits
    • Complex Febrile Seizures
    • Prolonged Fever Seizures
    • Recurrent Febrile Seizures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions
    • R5601: Complex febrile convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Hood perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Mary Katherine Hood may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hood accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 405-4764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Molina

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hood's office located?

    Dr. Mary Katherine Hood's Primary Practice

    2500 N State St

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 405-4764

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    920 Madison Avenue Suite Suite 447

    University of Tennessee

    Memphis, TN 38163

    (901) 287-6756

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

    Dr. Hood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689101404.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hood?

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

    What is Dr. Mary Katherine Hood's specialty?

    Dr. Hood is a Pediatrician near Jackson, MS. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Hood to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mary Katherine Hood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hood is affiliated with University Of Mississippi 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician 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 Mary Katherine Hood accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Katherine Hood is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mary Katherine Hood offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office at (601) 405-4764 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mary Katherine Hood?

    Please contact Dr. Hood's office at (601) 405-4764 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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