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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mekai Vekima, Internist in Ypsilanti, MI?
Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Ypsilanti, MI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mekai Vekima graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed her residency at St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mekai Vekima is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mekai Vekima’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mekai Vekima’s office at (734) 480-1400.
Where did Dr. Mekai Vekima go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy Hlth Sys, Internal Medicine | SCS/MSUCOM/St Joseph Mercy Health System Program
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Mekai Vekima board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mekai Vekima speak?
Dr. Mekai Vekima and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Mekai Vekima typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Mekai Vekima 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. Mekai Vekima. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Mekai Vekima typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Mekai Vekima's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mekai Vekima accept my insurance?
Dr. Mekai Vekima accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (734) 480-1400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mekai Vekima accept in Ypsilanti, MI?
Dr. Mekai Vekima in Ypsilanti, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Henry Ford Health System
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Michigan
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mekai Vekima's office located?
Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima's Primary Practice
1649 S Huron St
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 480-1400
What is Dr. Mekai Vekima's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mekai Vekima's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669650867.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mekai Vekima?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mekai Vekima
What is Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima's specialty?
Dr. Mekai Vekima is a Internist near Ypsilanti, MI.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mekai Vekima is affiliated with Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital, Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, Corewell Health Farmington Hills Hospital, Trinity Health Muskegon 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Margaret Mekai Vekima accepting new patients in Ypsilanti, MI?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mekai Vekima's office at (734) 480-1400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Mekai Vekima?
Please contact Dr. Mekai Vekima's office at (734) 480-1400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima have?
Dr. Margaret Mekai Vekima is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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