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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meireles, Surgeon in Durham, NC?
Dr. Ozanan Meireles, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Durham, NC. He is board certified. Dr. Meireles is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meireles’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meireles’s office at (617) 643-9841.
Is Dr. Meireles board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ozanan Meireles, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Meireles speak?
Dr. Meireles and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Portuguese
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Meireles typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Meireles 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. Meireles. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Meireles typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Meireles 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. Meireles. 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:
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Longitudinal Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Weight Loss Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 43775: Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve gastrectomy)
Does Dr. Meireles accept my insurance?
Dr. Meireles accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 643-9841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meireles accept in Durham, NC?
Dr. Meireles in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Meireles' office located?
What is Dr. Meireles's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meireles's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972787091.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meireles?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meireles
What is Dr. Ozanan Meireles's specialty?
Dr. Meireles is a Surgeon near Durham, NC.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Ozanan Meireles affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meireles is affiliated with Duke University Hospital 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 Ozanan Meireles accepting new patients in Durham, NC?
Yes, Dr. Ozanan Meireles is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ozanan Meireles offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meireles's office at (617) 643-9841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ozanan Meireles?
Please contact Dr. Meireles's office at (617) 643-9841 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ozanan Meireles have?
Dr. Ozanan Meireles is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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