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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mells, Emergency Medicine Specialist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Anthony Mells, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mells is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mells’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mells’s office at (619) 465-0711.
What languages does Dr. Mells speak?
Dr. Mells and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mells typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mells 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. Mells. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
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:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mells typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Anthony Mells may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Mells' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mells accept my insurance?
Dr. Mells accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 465-0711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mells accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Mells in La Mesa, 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
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mells' office located?
Dr. Anthony Mells' Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 465-0711
What is Dr. Mells's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mells's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588229835.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mells?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mells
What is Dr. Anthony Mells's specialty?
Dr. Mells is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near La Mesa, CA.
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. Anthony Mells affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mells is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Palomar Medical Center Poway 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Anthony Mells accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Anthony Mells is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anthony Mells offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mells's office at (619) 465-0711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anthony Mells?
Please contact Dr. Mells's office at (619) 465-0711 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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