Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekelburg, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Mekelburg?
Dr. Kirsten Mekelburg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Mekelburg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Newborn Care, Pediatric Care, Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Atlanta, GA community, Dr. Mekelburg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Mekelburg go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: EMORY HEALTHCARE
Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Mekelburg board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Kirsten Mekelburg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Mekelburg speak?
Dr. Mekelburg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mekelburg typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mekelburg 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. Mekelburg. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mekelburg typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mekelburg 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. Mekelburg. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Generating Device Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Augmentative Communication Therapy
- AAC Device Programming
- Speech Device Training
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Mekelburg accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekelburg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 303-1314 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekelburg accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Mekelburg in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allied Benefit Systems
Assurant
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
The Araz Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mekelburg's office located?
Dr. Kirsten Mekelburg's Primary Practice
755 Mount Vernon Hwy NE Ste 150
Atlanta, GA 30328
(404) 303-1314
What hospitals are Dr. Mekelburg affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Mekelburg has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Mekelburg's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekelburg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295883437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekelburg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekelburg