18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meezan, Anesthesiologist in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Joshua Meezan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Meezan graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Transitional Year. Dr. Meezan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meezan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meezan’s office at (925) 939-3000.
Where did Dr. Meezan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Sf Sch Of Med, Anesthesiology; Baptist Hlth System Inc, Transitional Year | Baptist Health System Inc
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Is Dr. Meezan board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Meezan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Meezan speak?
Dr. Meezan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meezan typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Meezan 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. Meezan. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Meezan typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Meezan 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. Meezan. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Meezan accept my insurance?
Dr. Meezan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 939-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meezan accept in Walnut Creek, CA?
Dr. Meezan in Walnut Creek, CA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Meezan's office located?
Dr. Joshua Meezan's Primary Practice
1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-3000
What is Dr. Meezan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meezan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053355396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meezan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meezan
What is Dr. Joshua Meezan's specialty?
Dr. Meezan is a Anesthesiologist near Walnut Creek, CA.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Joshua Meezan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meezan is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord Medical Center 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 Joshua Meezan accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?
Yes, Dr. Joshua Meezan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joshua Meezan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meezan's office at (925) 939-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joshua Meezan?
Please contact Dr. Meezan's office at (925) 939-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joshua Meezan have?
Dr. Joshua Meezan is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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