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Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD
Fayetteville, AR
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Mecum, Pediatrician in Fayetteville, AR?
Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fayetteville, AR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Mecum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mecum’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mecum’s office at (479) 463-7102.
Is Dr. Mecum board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Gideon Mecum, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Mecum speak?
Dr. Mecum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mecum treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mecum 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. Mecum. 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.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
- Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
- Bacterial sore throat
- Infectious pharyngitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
- J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Mecum perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Gideon Mecum may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mecum's office.
Does Dr. Mecum accept my insurance?
Dr. Mecum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (479) 463-7102 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mecum accept in Fayetteville, AR?
Dr. Mecum in Fayetteville, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Texas Children's Hospital
Waggoners Trucking
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Where is Dr. Mecum's office located?
Dr. Gideon Mecum's Primary Practice
3215 N Northhills Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 463-7102
What is Dr. Mecum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mecum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710106042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mecum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mecum
What is Dr. Gideon Mecum's specialty?
Dr. Mecum is a Pediatrician near Fayetteville, AR. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Mecum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Gideon Mecum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mecum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Driscoll Childrens Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Gideon Mecum accepting new patients in Fayetteville, AR?
Yes, Dr. Gideon Mecum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gideon Mecum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mecum's office at (479) 463-7102 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gideon Mecum?
Please contact Dr. Mecum's office at (479) 463-7102 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gideon Mecum have?
Dr. Gideon Mecum is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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