29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. King, Rheumatologist in Tupelo, MS?
Where did Dr. King go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ks Hegde Medical Academy, Medical Sciences Complex
What languages does Dr. King speak?
Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Zulu
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. King typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting Other Body Parts
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Systemic Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA with organ involvement
- Rheumatoid disease affecting multiple systems
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M0569: Rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites with involvement of other organs and systems
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. King typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. King 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. King. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. King accept my insurance?
Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 377-5930 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Tupelo, MS?
Dr. King in Tupelo, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Bankers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fox Everett
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. King's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. King affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. King has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. King's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538137989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King