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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekala, Internist in Flint, MI?
Dr. Santhi Mekala, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Flint, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Mekala completed her residency at Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Mekala is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekala’s office at (810) 720-9300.
Where did Dr. Mekala go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mc Laren Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Hurley Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
Medical School: Rangaraya Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Kakinada- Ap- India
Is Dr. Mekala board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Santhi Mekala, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mekala speak?
Dr. Mekala and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mekala typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mekala 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. Mekala. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mekala typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Santhi Mekala may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Mekala's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mekala accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekala accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 720-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekala accept in Flint, MI?
Dr. Mekala in Flint, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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All Other Third Party
Federal government of the United States
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Where is Dr. Mekala's office located?
Dr. Santhi Mekala's Primary Practice
1397 S Linden Rd Ste A
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 720-9300
What is Dr. Mekala's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730292368.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekala?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekala
What is Dr. Santhi Mekala's specialty?
Dr. Mekala is a Internist near Flint, MI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Santhi Mekala affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekala is affiliated with Dmc Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Santhi Mekala accepting new patients in Flint, MI?
Yes, Dr. Santhi Mekala is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santhi Mekala offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekala's office at (810) 720-9300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santhi Mekala?
Please contact Dr. Mekala's office at (810) 720-9300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Santhi Mekala have?
Dr. Santhi Mekala is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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