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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 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mekonnen is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekonnen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekonnen’s office at (623) 327-4140.
Is Dr. Mekonnen board certified as an 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mekonnen typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mekonnen typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Mekonnen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mekonnen accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekonnen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 327-4140 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
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mekonnen's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
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, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Abrazo West Campus 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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) 327-4140 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) 327-4140 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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