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Dr. Matthew Carlson, MD

Gulfport, MS

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carlson, Hospitalist in Gulfport, MS?

    Dr. Matthew Carlson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Gulfport, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Carlson completed his residency at San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Internal Medicine. Dr. Carlson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Carlson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carlson’s office at (228) 376-0577.

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

    • Residency: San Antonio Unif Ser Hlth Edu, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: University of Ms Sch of Med, Jackson Ms

    What languages does Dr. Carlson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Carlson treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Carlson 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. Carlson. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Nervous System Symptoms
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Neurological signs
    • Nerve problems
    • Brain and nerve symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system

    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:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb

    Which procedures does Dr. Carlson perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Matthew Carlson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Carlson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carlson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 376-0577 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carlson accept in Gulfport, MS?

    Dr. Carlson in Gulfport, 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 Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Mississippi

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Carlson's office located?

    Dr. Matthew Carlson's Primary Practice

    4500 13th St

    Gulfport, MS 39501

    (228) 376-0577

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    Dr. Matthew Carlson's Practice 2

    1440 Central Ave E

    Wiggins, MS 39577

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    Dr. Matthew Carlson's Practice 3

    1340 Broad Ave

    Gulfport, MS 39501

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

    Dr. Carlson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609865682.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carlson?

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

    What is Dr. Matthew Carlson's specialty?

    Dr. Carlson is a Hospitalist near Gulfport, MS. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Carlson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Matthew Carlson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carlson is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist 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 Matthew Carlson accepting new patients in Gulfport, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Matthew Carlson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Matthew Carlson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carlson's office at (228) 376-0577 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Matthew Carlson?

    Please contact Dr. Carlson's office at (228) 376-0577 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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