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Dr. Earl Mejia, MD

El Segundo, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mejia, Hospitalist in El Segundo, CA?

    Dr. Earl Mejia, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in El Segundo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mejia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mejia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mejia’s office at (310) 354-4200.

    What languages does Dr. Mejia speak?

    Dr. Mejia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mejia typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Mejia 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. Mejia. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Mejia typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Earl Mejia may include:

    Please contact Dr. Mejia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Mejia accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mejia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 354-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mejia accept in El Segundo, CA?

    Dr. Mejia in El Segundo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mejia's office located?

    Dr. Earl Mejia's Primary Practice

    2175 Park Pl

    El Segundo, CA 90245

    (310) 354-4200

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    Dr. Earl Mejia's Practice 2

    3501 S Harbor Blvd

    Santa Ana, CA 92704

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    Dr. Earl Mejia's Practice 3

    3390 Harbor Blvd Ste 100

    Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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    What is Dr. Mejia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mejia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750818084.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mejia?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mejia

    What is Dr. Earl Mejia's specialty?

    Dr. Mejia is a Hospitalist near El Segundo, CA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Earl Mejia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mejia is affiliated with Uci Medical Center 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 a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Earl Mejia accepting new patients in El Segundo, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Earl Mejia is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Earl Mejia offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mejia's office at (310) 354-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Earl Mejia?

    Please contact Dr. Mejia's office at (310) 354-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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