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Dr. Kathleen Messenger, MD

Jackson, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Messenger, Neurologist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Kathleen Messenger, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Messenger graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine. Dr. Messenger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Messenger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Messenger’s office at (601) 200-4560.

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

    • Medical School: TULANE UNIV SCH OF MEDICINE | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Messenger board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Messenger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    What languages does Dr. Messenger speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Messenger treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Messenger 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. Messenger. 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:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine
    • Migraine headache
    • Severe headache
    • Vascular headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
    • G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG without Flare-up
    • Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
    • Chronic MG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • CIDP
    • Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
    • Demyelinating Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Does Dr. Messenger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Messenger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 200-4560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Messenger's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Messenger's Primary Practice

    969 Lakeland Dr

    Jackson, MS 39216

    (601) 200-4560

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    Dr. Kathleen Messenger's Practice 2

    5003 Hardy St

    Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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    Dr. Kathleen Messenger's Practice 3

    106 Highland Way

    Madison, MS 39110

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

    Dr. Messenger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174574701.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Messenger?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Messenger's specialty?

    Dr. Messenger is a Neurologist near Jackson, MS.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Kathleen Messenger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Messenger is affiliated with South Central Regional Medical Center, 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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    Explore Neurologist 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 Kathleen Messenger accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Messenger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Messenger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Messenger's office at (601) 200-4560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Messenger?

    Please contact Dr. Messenger's office at (601) 200-4560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Messenger have?

    Dr. Kathleen Messenger is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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