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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patterson, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Joseph Patterson, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Hattiesburg, MS. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified. Dr. Patterson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Patterson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patterson’s office at (601) 268-7000.
Is Dr. Patterson board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Patterson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Patterson speak?
Dr. Patterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Patterson 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. Patterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Patterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 268-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patterson accept in Hattiesburg, MS?
Dr. Patterson in Hattiesburg, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fox Everett
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?
Dr. Joseph Patterson's Primary Practice
6051 U S Highway 49
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 268-7000
What is Dr. Patterson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801824594.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patterson
What is Dr. Joseph Patterson's specialty?
Dr. Patterson 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. Joseph Patterson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Patterson is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Medical Center, Memorial Hospital Stone County, Merit Health Wesley, St. Dominic Hospital, South Central Regional Medical Center, 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 Joseph Patterson accepting new patients in Hattiesburg, MS?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Patterson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Patterson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office at (601) 268-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Patterson?
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office at (601) 268-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Patterson have?
Dr. Joseph Patterson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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