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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meche, Pediatrician in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Justin Meche, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Opelousas, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Meche is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meche’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meche’s office at (337) 678-4285.
What languages does Dr. Meche speak?
Dr. Meche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Meche treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Meche 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. Meche. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lead Poisoning
- Lead Exposure
- Plumbism
- Heavy Metal Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z77011: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to lead
What procedures does Dr. Meche perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Meche 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. Meche. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Meche accept my insurance?
Dr. Meche accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 678-4285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meche accept in Opelousas, LA?
Dr. Meche in Opelousas, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
MedImpact
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meche's office located?
Dr. Justin Meche's Primary Practice
1200 Hospital Dr Ste 5
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 678-4285
What is Dr. Meche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013325893.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meche
What is Dr. Justin Meche's specialty?
Dr. Meche is a Pediatrician near Opelousas, LA. 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. Meche to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Justin Meche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meche is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Acadian Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital 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
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Is Justin Meche accepting new patients in Opelousas, LA?
Yes, Dr. Justin Meche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justin Meche offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meche's office at (337) 678-4285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Justin Meche?
Please contact Dr. Meche's office at (337) 678-4285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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