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Dr. Stephen King, MD

Little Rock, AR

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. King, Family Medicine Specialist in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. Stephen King, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. King completed his residency at Family Medicine-Spokane, Family Medicine; Sacred Heart Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. 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.

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

    • Residency: Family Medicine-Spokane, Family Medicine; Sacred Heart Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar

    Is Dr. King board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Stephen King, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. King speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. King typically treat?

    As a Family 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. King typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen 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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Little Rock, AR?

    Dr. King 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Arkansas

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. King's office located?

    Dr. Stephen King's Primary Practice

    629 Jack Stephens Dr

    Little Rock, AR 72205

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    Dr. Stephen King's Practice 2

    1808 W Main St

    Russellville, AR 72801

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    Dr. Stephen King's Practice 3

    1 Childrens Way

    Little Rock, AR 72202

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    What is Dr. King's NPI number?An 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 1144266727.

    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. Stephen King's specialty?

    Dr. King is a Family Medicine Specialist near Little Rock, AR.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

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

    Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Uams Medical Center, Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family 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 Stephen King accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?

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

    Does Dr. Stephen King offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. King's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephen King?

    Please contact Dr. King's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen King have?

    Dr. Stephen King is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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