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Dr. Tammy Kaye Young, MD

Dr. Tammy Kaye Young, MD

Jackson, MS

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Young, Medical Oncologist in Jackson, MS?

    Dr. Tammy Kaye Young, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Young graduated from University of Mississippi School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (601) 355-2485.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ms Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | University of Mississippi School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms | University of Mississippi School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Young board certified as a Medical Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tammy Kaye Young, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Young speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Young treat?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Young 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. Young. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Lower-Outer Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer lower-outer
    • Lower-outer left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-outer left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50512: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Lung Cancer
    • Left lower lobe lung cancer
    • Bronchial cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of lung
    • Right upper lobe lung cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
    • C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung

    What procedures does Dr. Young perform?

    As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Young performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Young. 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:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?

    Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 355-2485 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • Express Scripts

    • Fox-Everett

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • State of Tennessee

    • Transamerica Life Insurance

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Young's office located?

    Dr. Tammy Kaye Young's Primary Practice

    1227 N State St Ste 101

    Jackson, MS 39202

    (601) 355-2485

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    Dr. Tammy Kaye Young's Practice 2

    2969 Curran Dr N Ste 200

    Jackson, MS 39216

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

    Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013911668.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?

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

    What is Dr. Tammy Kaye Young's specialty?

    Dr. Young is a Medical Oncologist near Jackson, MS. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Young to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tammy Kaye Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Young is affiliated with Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC Grenada Hospital, Merit Health Woman's Hospital, Delta Health System, 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

    Where can I learn more about Medical Oncologist?

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    Is Tammy Kaye Young accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Tammy Kaye Young is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tammy Kaye Young offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (601) 355-2485 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tammy Kaye Young?

    Please contact Dr. Young's office at (601) 355-2485 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tammy Kaye Young have?

    Dr. Tammy Kaye Young is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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