Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mei, Hematologist in South Pasadena, CA?
Where did Dr. Mei go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Mei board certified as a Hematologist?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Mei, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mei speak?
Dr. Mei and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Hematologist like Dr. Mei typically treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Mei 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. Mei. 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:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8339: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
Also known as:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8190: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Hematologist like Dr. Mei typically perform?
As a Hematologist, Dr. Mei 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. Mei. 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:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Stem Cell Donor Search and Acquisition Management
- Plasma Depletion for Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone marrow donor search
- Hematopoietic stem cell procurement
- Stem cell transplant coordination
- Hematopoietic Cell Processing
- Stem Cell Volume Reduction
- Plasma Removal for Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 38204: Management of recipient hematopoietic progenitor cell donor search and cell acquisition
- 38214: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; plasma (volume) depletion
Also known as:
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- HPC Transplant
- Self Stem Cell Transplant
CPT Codes:
- 38241: Hematopoietic progenitor cell (HPC); autologous transplantation
Also known as:
- Thawing Frozen Stem Cells for Transplant
- Hematopoietic stem cell thawing
- Bone marrow cell preparation
- Frozen cell thaw
- Stem cell transplant prep
CPT Codes:
- 38208: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; thawing of previously frozen harvest, without washing, per donor
Also known as:
- Lung Diffusing Capacity Test
- Lung Volume Test (Gas Dilution)
- DLCO Test
- Carbon Monoxide Diffusing Capacity
- Lung Gas Exchange Test
- Pulmonary function test (gas dilution)
- Gas washout lung test
- Lung capacity test
- Spirometry with gas dilution
CPT Codes:
- 94729: Diffusing capacity (eg, carbon monoxide, membrane) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 94727: Gas dilution or washout for determination of lung volumes and, when performed, distribution of ventilation and closing volumes
Also known as:
- Stem Cell Freezing and Storage
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Cryopreservation
- Blood Stem Cell Storage
- Bone Marrow Stem Cell Banking
CPT Codes:
- 38207: Transplant preparation of hematopoietic progenitor cells; cryopreservation and storage
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Mei accept my insurance?
Dr. Mei accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mei accept in South Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Mei in South Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
H & R Block
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mei's office located?
Dr. Matthew Mei's Primary Practice
209 Fair Oaks Ave
South Pasadena, CA 91030
(626) 256-4673
What hospitals are Dr. Mei affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mei has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 2 Procedures
What is Dr. Mei's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104069269.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mei?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mei