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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekkam, Anesthesiologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Yolunna Mekkam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mekkam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekkam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekkam’s office at (317) 274-0275.
What languages does Dr. Mekkam speak?
Dr. Mekkam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mekkam typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mekkam 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. Mekkam. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left hip
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mekkam typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mekkam 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. Mekkam. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Lower Leg Nerve Block Injection
- Fascial plane block for leg pain
- Lower extremity nerve injection
- Leg pain block with imaging
CPT Codes:
- 64473: Lower Extremity Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed
Does Dr. Mekkam accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekkam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-0275 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekkam accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Mekkam in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mekkam's office located?
Dr. Yolunna Mekkam's Primary Practice
2139 Auburn Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(317) 274-0275
What is Dr. Mekkam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekkam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811562192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekkam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekkam
What is Dr. Yolunna Mekkam's specialty?
Dr. Mekkam is a Anesthesiologist near Cincinnati, OH.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Yolunna Mekkam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekkam is affiliated with The Christ 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yolunna Mekkam accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Yolunna Mekkam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yolunna Mekkam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekkam's office at (317) 274-0275 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yolunna Mekkam?
Please contact Dr. Mekkam's office at (317) 274-0275 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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