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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mesfin, Emergency Medicine Specialist in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Afomia Mesfin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hills, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mesfin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mesfin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mesfin’s office at (661) 326-2165.
What languages does Dr. Mesfin speak?
Dr. Mesfin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mesfin typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mesfin 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. Mesfin. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mesfin typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Afomia Mesfin may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Mesfin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mesfin accept my insurance?
Dr. Mesfin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 326-2165 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mesfin accept in West Hills, CA?
Dr. Mesfin in West Hills, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Kern Health Systems
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mesfin's office located?
Dr. Afomia Mesfin's Primary Practice
7300 Medical Center Dr
West Hills, CA 91307
(661) 326-2165
What is Dr. Mesfin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mesfin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417578212.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mesfin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mesfin
What is Dr. Afomia Mesfin's specialty?
Dr. Mesfin is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near West Hills, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Afomia Mesfin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mesfin is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Downtown which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Afomia Mesfin accepting new patients in West Hills, CA?
Yes, Dr. Afomia Mesfin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afomia Mesfin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mesfin's office at (661) 326-2165 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afomia Mesfin?
Please contact Dr. Mesfin's office at (661) 326-2165 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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