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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meshesha, Surgeon in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Meshesha graduated from Addis Ababa University and completed his residency at Addis Ababa University. Dr. Meshesha is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meshesha’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meshesha’s office at (559) 636-8600.
Where did Dr. Meshesha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Addis Ababa University | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Jimma Hlth Sci Inst, Jimma, Ethiopia | Jimma University, Faculty Of Medicial Sciences | Addis Ababa University
Is Dr. Meshesha board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Abiy Meshesha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meshesha speak?
Dr. Meshesha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Meshesha typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Meshesha 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. Meshesha. 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:
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia with Bowel Blockage
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Abdominal Wall Hernia with Obstruction
- Incisional Hernia with Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K436: Other and unspecified ventral hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Meshesha typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Meshesha 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. Meshesha. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Does Dr. Meshesha accept my insurance?
Dr. Meshesha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 636-8600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meshesha accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Meshesha in Visalia, 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
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
HealthSmart
Humana
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
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Where is Dr. Meshesha's office located?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha's Primary Practice
202 W Willow Ave Ste 402
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 636-8600
What is Dr. Meshesha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meshesha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639319783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meshesha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meshesha
What is Dr. Abiy Meshesha's specialty?
Dr. Meshesha is a Surgeon near Visalia, CA.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Abiy Meshesha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meshesha is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Davies Campus 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
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Is Abiy Meshesha accepting new patients in Visalia, CA?
Yes, Dr. Abiy Meshesha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abiy Meshesha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meshesha's office at (559) 636-8600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abiy Meshesha?
Please contact Dr. Meshesha's office at (559) 636-8600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abiy Meshesha have?
Dr. Abiy Meshesha is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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