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Dr. Mohamed Mehssen, MD

South Boston, MA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mehssen, Internist in South Boston, MA?

    Dr. Mohamed Mehssen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Boston, MA. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mehssen graduated from University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Steward Carney Hospital Program. Dr. Mehssen is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mehssen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mehssen’s office at (617) 269-7500.

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

    • Residency: Steward Carney Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Aleppo University | University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mehssen board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Mehssen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mehssen speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mehssen treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Mehssen 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. Mehssen. 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:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioid Use
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Pain Relievers
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD
    • Opioid consumption
    • Taking opioids
    • Opioid intake

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
    • F1190: Opioid use, unspecified, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Urine Test Results
    • Urine and Urination
    • Unusual urine findings
    • Irregular urinalysis
    • Abnormal pee test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Polyuria
    • Excessive urination
    • Peeing a lot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3589: Other polyuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Vaginal Disorder
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
    • Specific Vaginal Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Which procedures does Dr. Mehssen perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Mohamed Mehssen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mehssen's office.

    Does Dr. Mehssen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mehssen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 269-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mehssen accept in South Boston, MA?

    Dr. Mehssen in South Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Cigna

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mehssen's office located?

    Dr. Mohamed Mehssen's Primary Practice

    409 W Broadway

    South Boston, MA 02127

    (617) 269-7500

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Mohamed Mehssen an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Mehssen has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Mehssen, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Mehssen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578536389.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mehssen?

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

    What is Dr. Mohamed Mehssen's specialty?

    Dr. Mehssen is a Internist near South Boston, MA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Mehssen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mohamed Mehssen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mehssen is affiliated with Boston Medical Center 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist 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 Mohamed Mehssen accepting new patients in South Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Mohamed Mehssen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mohamed Mehssen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mehssen's office at (617) 269-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Mehssen?

    Please contact Dr. Mehssen's office at (617) 269-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mohamed Mehssen have?

    Dr. Mohamed Mehssen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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