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Dr. James Williams, MD

Columbus, MS

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Cardiologist in Columbus, MS?

    Dr. James Williams, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Columbus, MS with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed his residency at Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office at (662) 241-0050.

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

    • Residency: Regional Med Ctr At Memphis, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Cardiovascular Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine | REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

    • Medical School: Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La | Tulane Univ School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Williams board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. James Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Williams treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Slow Heart Rate
    • Supraventricular Tachycardia
    • Arrhythmia
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Bradycardia
    • Slow Pulse
    • Low Heart Rate
    • SVT
    • Fast heart rate
    • Rapid heartbeat

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • R002: Palpitations
    • R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
    • I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R072: Precordial pain
    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Dyspnea
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
    • Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
    • Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, 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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Which procedures does Dr. Williams perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. James Williams may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Williams' office.

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 241-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Williams accept in Columbus, MS?

    Dr. Williams in Columbus, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Fox-Everett

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • State of Mississippi

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. James Williams' Primary Practice

    3491 Bluecutt Rd Ste 3

    Columbus, MS 39705

    (662) 241-0050

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    Dr. James Williams' Practice 2

    2520 5th St N

    Columbus, MS 39705

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    Dr. James Williams' Practice 3

    305 Carver Dr

    Starkville, MS 39759

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780657056.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. James Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Cardiologist near Columbus, MS. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Williams to book an appointment today.

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

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Williams accepting new patients in Columbus, MS?

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

    Does Dr. James Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (662) 241-0050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office at (662) 241-0050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Williams have?

    Dr. James Williams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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