First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Dr. Joseph Blackston, MD
Vicksburg, MS
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
Dr. Joseph Blackston, MD works in Vicksburg, MS as
Dr. Blackston graduated from University of Mississippi in 1986. Dr. Blackston completed a residency at Tulane University School of Med. Dr. Blackston has worked on more claims relating to
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
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Low Wait Times
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Open Access Plus
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Blue Card PPO
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Curative PPO PlusCurative EPOCurative PPO
Office Locations
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Vicksburg Hma Physician Management LLC2080 S Frontage Rd Ste 100, Vicksburg, MS 39180
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Central Mississippi Medical Clinic PLLC2200 Highway 61 N Ste 2100, Vicksburg, MS 39183
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Patient Reviews
May 27, 2026
Dr. Blackston takes the time to listen to his patients. He will do everything he can to figure out what is causing you an issue.His staff from the front desk to the nurses are kind and helpful. It’s wonderful to find good quality care, but him and his staff makes it possible.
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Medical Expertise & Background
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Joseph Blackston, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Blackston accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Blackston's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Blackston accepts First Health, UnitedHealthCare, Humana, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Curative as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Blackston accepts here.
Dr. Blackston's office is located at 2080 S Frontage Rd Ste 100 Vicksburg, MS 39180. Get a map and directions to Dr. Blackston's office here.
Dr. Blackston frequently sees patients for
Dr. Blackston has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Blackston has been practicing as an Internist for 40 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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University of Mississippi
1986
Residency Hospital
- Tulane University School of Med
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