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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekonnen, Infectious Disease Specialist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Legesse Mekonnen, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mekonnen is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekonnen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekonnen’s office at (623) 327-4144.
Is Dr. Mekonnen board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Legesse Mekonnen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mekonnen speak?
Dr. Mekonnen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does Dr. Mekonnen treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mekonnen 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. Mekonnen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Mekonnen perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Legesse Mekonnen may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office.
Does Dr. Mekonnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekonnen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 327-4144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekonnen accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Mekonnen in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mekonnen's office located?
Dr. Legesse Mekonnen's Primary Practice
9305 W Thomas Rd Ste 380
Phoenix, AZ 85037
(623) 327-4144
What is Dr. Mekonnen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekonnen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023222619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekonnen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekonnen
What is Dr. Legesse Mekonnen's specialty?
Dr. Mekonnen is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Phoenix, AZ.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Mekonnen to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Legesse Mekonnen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekonnen is affiliated with Banner Estrella Medical Center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Legesse Mekonnen accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Legesse Mekonnen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Legesse Mekonnen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office at (623) 327-4144 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Legesse Mekonnen?
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office at (623) 327-4144 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Legesse Mekonnen have?
Dr. Legesse Mekonnen is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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