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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bridgewater, Anesthesiologist in Southaven, MS?
Dr. Jovie Bridgewater, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Southaven, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bridgewater graduated from Meharry Medical College and completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pain Management; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bridgewater is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bridgewater’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bridgewater’s office at (662) 772-4333.
Where did Dr. Bridgewater go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pain Management; Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Is Dr. Bridgewater board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Jovie Bridgewater, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Bridgewater speak?
Dr. Bridgewater and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bridgewater typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bridgewater 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. Bridgewater. 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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Other Chronic Pain Condition
- Chronic Pain
- Various chronic pain
- Unspecified long-term pain
- Persistent pain disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8929: Other chronic pain
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Bridgewater typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Bridgewater 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. Bridgewater. 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:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Bridgewater accept my insurance?
Dr. Bridgewater accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 772-4333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bridgewater accept in Southaven, MS?
Dr. Bridgewater in Southaven, 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 Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bridgewater's office located?
Dr. Jovie Bridgewater's Primary Practice
7601 Southcrest Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 772-4333
What is Dr. Bridgewater's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bridgewater's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831176973.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bridgewater?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bridgewater
What is Dr. Jovie Bridgewater's specialty?
Dr. Bridgewater is a Anesthesiologist near Southaven, MS.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Jovie Bridgewater affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bridgewater is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis 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
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Is Jovie Bridgewater accepting new patients in Southaven, MS?
Yes, Dr. Jovie Bridgewater is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jovie Bridgewater offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bridgewater's office at (662) 772-4333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jovie Bridgewater?
Please contact Dr. Bridgewater's office at (662) 772-4333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jovie Bridgewater have?
Dr. Jovie Bridgewater is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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