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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jennings, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. John Jennings, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS. He is board certified. Dr. Jennings completed his residency at University Of So Al Hosps. Dr. Jennings is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jennings’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jennings’s office at (601) 288-7000.
Where did Dr. Jennings go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University Of So Al Hosps
Is Dr. Jennings board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. John Jennings, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jennings speak?
Dr. Jennings and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jennings typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Jennings 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. Jennings. 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Jennings typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. John Jennings may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Jennings' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Jennings accept my insurance?
Dr. Jennings accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 288-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jennings accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Jennings in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fox Everett
Medicare
Mississippi Select Health Care
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Jennings' office located?
Dr. John Jennings' Primary Practice
6051 U S Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 288-7000
What is Dr. Jennings's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jennings's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457389140.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jennings?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jennings
What is Dr. John Jennings's specialty?
Dr. Jennings is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Hattiesburg, MS.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. John Jennings affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jennings is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, South Central Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Rush Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is John Jennings accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. John Jennings is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Jennings offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jennings's office at (601) 288-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Jennings?
Please contact Dr. Jennings's office at (601) 288-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. John Jennings have?
Dr. John Jennings is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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