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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meka, Anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Arjun Meka, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Meka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meka’s office at (314) 617-2000.
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 Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meka typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
- Childbirth Problems
- Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
- Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
- Fetal distress due to heart rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery
Also known as:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Cesarean Delivery
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Uterine Fibroids
- Leiomyoma
- Fibromyoma
- Myoma
- Uterine growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal Polyps
- Intestinal Polyps
- Bowel Polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meka typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Meka accept my insurance?
Dr. Meka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 617-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meka accept in Saint Louis, MO?
Dr. Meka in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Essence Healthcare
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Missouri
UnitedHealth Group
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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 1760988414.
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. Arjun Meka's specialty?
Dr. Meka is a Anesthesiologist near Saint Louis, MO.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Arjun Meka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meka is affiliated with Northside Hospital Atlanta 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
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Is Arjun Meka accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?
Yes, Dr. Arjun Meka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Arjun Meka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (314) 617-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Arjun Meka?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (314) 617-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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