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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Messina, Internist in Grenada, MS?
Dr. Joseph Messina, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Grenada, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Messina completed his residency at University Hospital. Dr. Messina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messina’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messina’s office at (662) 226-1646.
Where did Dr. Messina go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Hospital
What languages does Dr. Messina speak?
Dr. Messina and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Messina treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Messina 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. Messina. 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Which procedures does Dr. Messina perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Joseph Messina 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. Messina's office.
Does Dr. Messina accept my insurance?
Dr. Messina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 226-1646 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Messina accept in Grenada, MS?
Dr. Messina in Grenada, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Messina's office located?
Dr. Joseph Messina's Primary Practice
1300 Sunset Dr Ste A
Grenada, MS 38901
(662) 226-1646
What is Dr. Messina's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Messina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518980887.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Messina?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Messina
What is Dr. Joseph Messina's specialty?
Dr. Messina is a Internist near Grenada, 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. Messina to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Joseph Messina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Messina is affiliated with UMMC Grenada Hospital, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi, Methodist University Hospital, UAB Hospital, St. Dominic Hospital 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
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Is Joseph Messina accepting new patients in Grenada, MS?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Messina is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Messina offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (662) 226-1646 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Messina?
Please contact Dr. Messina's office at (662) 226-1646 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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