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Dr. Ivan Mefford, MD

Dr. Ivan Mefford, MD

Richmond, TX

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mefford, Family Medicine Specialist in Richmond, TX?

    Dr. Ivan Mefford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Richmond, TX. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Mefford graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Family Practice. Dr. Mefford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mefford’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mefford’s office at (281) 342-9500.

    Where did Dr. Mefford go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Family Practice | University Tx Med School At Houston | University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

    • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mefford board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ivan Mefford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mefford speak?

    Dr. Mefford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mefford typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mefford 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. Mefford. 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:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mefford typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mefford 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. Mefford. 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:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Does Dr. Mefford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mefford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 342-9500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mefford accept in Richmond, TX?

    Dr. Mefford in Richmond, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Mefford's office located?

    Dr. Ivan Mefford's Primary Practice

    1505 Liberty St

    Richmond, TX 77469

    (281) 342-9500

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    What is Dr. Mefford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Mefford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184672404.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mefford?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mefford

    What is Dr. Ivan Mefford's specialty?

    Dr. Mefford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Richmond, TX.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Ivan Mefford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mefford is affiliated with Oakbend Medical Center, Oakbend Medical Center, Houston Methodist Sugar Land 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 a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ivan Mefford accepting new patients in Richmond, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Ivan Mefford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ivan Mefford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mefford's office at (281) 342-9500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ivan Mefford?

    Please contact Dr. Mefford's office at (281) 342-9500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ivan Mefford have?

    Dr. Ivan Mefford is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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