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Dr. James Crittenden, MD

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Dr. James Crittenden, MD

Bay Saint Louis, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Crittenden, Internist in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

    Dr. James Crittenden, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bay Saint Louis, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Crittenden graduated from University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine and completed his residency at Methodist Healthcare. Dr. Crittenden is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Crittenden’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Crittenden’s office at (228) 467-1414.

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

    • Residency: Methodist Healthcare

    • Medical School: University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine | University Of Ms Sch Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Crittenden speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Crittenden treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Crittenden 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. Crittenden. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Heart Disease
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
    • Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
    • I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Special Medical Examination
    • Specific health check
    • Detailed medical assessment
    • Special health screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
    • Child Behavior Disorder
    • Youth Mental Health Issues
    • Adolescent Emotional Problems
    • Childhood Psychiatric Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

    Which procedures does Dr. Crittenden perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Crittenden may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Crittenden's office.

    Does Dr. Crittenden accept my insurance?

    Dr. Crittenden accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 467-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Crittenden accept in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

    Dr. Crittenden in Bay Saint Louis, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • United American Healthcare Corp (UAHC)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Crittenden's office located?

    Dr. James Crittenden's Primary Practice

    1001 Benigno Ln

    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

    (228) 467-1414

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    Dr. James Crittenden's Practice 2

    300 Drinkwater Rd

    Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520

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    Dr. James Crittenden's Practice 3

    1340 Broad Ave

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

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    Diagnosis

    100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. James Crittenden an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Crittenden has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Crittenden, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Crittenden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780687855.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Crittenden?

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

    What is Dr. James Crittenden's specialty?

    Dr. Crittenden is a Internist near Bay Saint Louis, 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. Crittenden to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Crittenden affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Crittenden is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 James Crittenden accepting new patients in Bay Saint Louis, MS?

    Yes, Dr. James Crittenden is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Crittenden offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Crittenden's office at (228) 467-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Crittenden?

    Please contact Dr. Crittenden's office at (228) 467-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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