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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Besett, Internist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Kelsey Besett, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR. She is board certified. Dr. Besett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Besett’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Besett’s office at (501) 526-6422.
What languages does Dr. Besett speak?
Dr. Besett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Besett treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Besett 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. Besett. 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Dehydration
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
- E860: Dehydration
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Besett perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kelsey Besett may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Besett's office.
Does Dr. Besett accept my insurance?
Dr. Besett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 526-6422 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Besett accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Besett 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 Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Arkansas
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Besett's office located?
Dr. Kelsey Besett's Primary Practice
4301 W Markham St # 795
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 526-6422
What is Dr. Besett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Besett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053842435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Besett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Besett
What is Dr. Kelsey Besett's specialty?
Dr. Besett is a Internist near Little Rock, AR.
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. Besett to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kelsey Besett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Besett is affiliated with Uams 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 Kelsey Besett accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Kelsey Besett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kelsey Besett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Besett's office at (501) 526-6422 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kelsey Besett?
Please contact Dr. Besett's office at (501) 526-6422 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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