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36 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meka, Internist in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Varma Meka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Riverdale, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 36 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Meka graduated from Gandhi Med College and completed his residency at Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine. Dr. Meka is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, Telugu, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meka’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meka’s office at (770) 997-2160.
Where did Dr. Meka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College at Metropolitan Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Gandhi Med College
Is Dr. Meka board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Varma Meka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Meka speak?
Dr. Meka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Meka treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Meka 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. Meka. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Ischemic Heart Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Sudden Heart Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I249: Acute ischemic heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Meka perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Varma Meka 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Meka's office.
Does Dr. Meka accept my insurance?
Dr. Meka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 997-2160 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meka accept in Riverdale, GA?
Dr. Meka in Riverdale, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Meka's office located?
Dr. Varma Meka's Primary Practice
11 Upper Riverdale Rd SW
Riverdale, GA 30274
(770) 997-2160
What is Dr. Meka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366447187.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meka
What is Dr. Varma Meka's specialty?
Dr. Meka is a Internist near Riverdale, GA.
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.
Contact Dr. Meka to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Varma Meka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meka is affiliated with Southern Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Macon Medical Center, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital, Tift Regional Medical Center, Northside Hospital Gwinnett 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Varma Meka accepting new patients in Riverdale, GA?
Yes, Dr. Varma Meka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Varma Meka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (770) 997-2160 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Varma Meka?
Please contact Dr. Meka's office at (770) 997-2160 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Varma Meka have?
Dr. Varma Meka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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