Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mejia, Infectious Disease Specialist in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Jorge Mejia, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in South Miami, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Mejia graduated from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mejia is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mejia’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mejia’s office at (305) 666-4044.
Where did Dr. Mejia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine | Cook Co Hospital
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena | Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena
What languages does Dr. Mejia speak?
Dr. Mejia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mejia treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mejia 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. Mejia. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Infection
- Bacteria in Urine
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis)
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Pyelonephritis
- Acute Kidney Infection
- Renal Infection
- Bacteriuria
- Urinary bacteria
- Infection in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N10: Acute pyelonephritis
- R8271: Bacteriuria
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Pneumonitis
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gram-Negative Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Gram-Negative Blood Infection
- Gram-Negative Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4159: Other Gram-negative sepsis
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Multifocal Bone Infection in Left Ankle and Foot
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Widespread bone infection
- Chronic bone infection
- Ankle or foot bone infection
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86372: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M86371: Chronic multifocal osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Abscess on the Buttock
- Abscess
- Pus Pocket
- Skin Infection With Pus
- Infected Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0231: Cutaneous abscess of buttock
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Which procedures does Dr. Mejia perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jorge Mejia 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mejia's office.
Does Dr. Mejia accept my insurance?
Dr. Mejia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 666-4044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mejia accept in South Miami, FL?
Dr. Mejia in South Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AvMed Health Plan
Baptist Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Florida
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Where is Dr. Mejia's office located?
Dr. Jorge Mejia's Primary Practice
5975 Sunset Dr Ste 103
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 666-4044
What is Dr. Mejia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mejia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508808734.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mejia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mejia
What is Dr. Jorge Mejia's specialty?
Dr. Mejia is a Infectious Disease Specialist near South Miami, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Mejia to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jorge Mejia affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mejia is affiliated with Baptist Hospital of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami 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 Jorge Mejia accepting new patients in South Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Jorge Mejia is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jorge Mejia offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mejia's office at (305) 666-4044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jorge Mejia?
Please contact Dr. Mejia's office at (305) 666-4044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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