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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meka, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Ujwal Meka, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Meka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meka’s office at (769) 242-1700.
Is Dr. Meka board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ujwal Meka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Meka speak?
Dr. Meka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Meka typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Meka 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. Meka. 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:
- Sore Throat
- Strep Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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:
- Insurance Health Examination
- Health Screening
- Life Insurance Physical
- Insurance Medical Exam
- Health Screening for Insurance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z026: Encounter for examination for insurance purposes
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Meka typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Meka 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. Meka. 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:
- Simple Wound Repair (Small)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Minor Laceration Repair
- Superficial Wound Closure
- Small Cut Stitching
- Simple Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12001: Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less
Does Dr. Meka accept my insurance?
Dr. Meka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (769) 242-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meka accept in Slidell, LA?
Dr. Meka in Slidell, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Meka's office located?
What is Dr. Meka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023197142.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meka
What is Dr. Ujwal Meka's specialty?
Dr. Meka is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Slidell, LA.
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. Ujwal Meka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meka is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport, North Oaks Medical Center 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 Ujwal Meka accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ujwal Meka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ujwal Meka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (769) 242-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ujwal Meka?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (769) 242-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ujwal Meka have?
Dr. Ujwal Meka is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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