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Dr. Mickey Meiselman, MD

Dr. Mickey Meiselman, MD

Santa Barbara, CA

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meiselman, Gastroenterologist in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Mickey Meiselman, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Santa Barbara, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Meiselman completed his residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Meiselman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meiselman’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meiselman’s office at (805) 434-5530.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Meiselman?

    Dr. Mickey Meiselman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Meiselman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Barrett's Esophagus, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Ultrasound, Pancreatic & Biliary Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Santa Barbara/CA community, Dr. Meiselman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco - Medical Center

    • Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals

    Is Dr. Meiselman board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Mickey Meiselman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Meiselman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Meiselman treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Meiselman 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. Meiselman. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    What procedures does Dr. Meiselman perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Meiselman 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. Meiselman. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • Upper Endoscopy with Injections
    • Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
    • ERCP with Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Sigmoidoscopy with EUS
    • Lower Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam with Ultrasound
    • EGD with Submucosal Injections
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
    • Stomach Scope with Medication
    • EGD with Band Ligation
    • Esophageal Varices Banding
    • Gastric Varices Treatment
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Biopsy
    • Bile Duct Biopsy (ERCP)
    • Pancreatic Duct Biopsy (ERCP)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 45341: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic ultrasound examination
    • 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
    • 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
    • 43261: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy
    • EGD with Ablation
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
    • Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
    • EGD with Polypectomy
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Removal
    • Flexible Endoscopy Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis
    • 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
    • 43251: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Transoral EUS-FNA
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • Diagnostic ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged
    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43260: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
    • EGD for Foreign Body
    • Gastroscopy for Object Removal
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body

    CPT Codes:

    • 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
    • EGD with Stent
    • Esophageal Stent Placement
    • Stomach Stent Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy with EUS Biopsy
    • Rectal Scope with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Fine Needle Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 45342: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic ultrasound guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sigmoidoscopy with Mucosal Resection (Polyp Removal)
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with EMR
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Colon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45349: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Does Dr. Meiselman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meiselman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 434-5530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meiselman accept in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Dr. Meiselman in Santa Barbara, CA 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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CenCal Health

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Santa Barbara Select IPA

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Meiselman's office located?

    Dr. Mickey Meiselman's Primary Practice

    317 W Pueblo St

    Santa Barbara, CA 93105

    (805) 434-5530

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    Dr. Mickey Meiselman's Practice 2

    1255 Las Tablas Rd Ste 201

    Templeton, CA 93465

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    Dr. Mickey Meiselman's Practice 3

    1551 Bishop St Ste 230

    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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

    Dr. Meiselman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801897012.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meiselman?

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

    What is Dr. Mickey Meiselman's specialty?

    Dr. Meiselman is a Gastroenterologist near Santa Barbara, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Meiselman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mickey Meiselman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meiselman is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Mickey Meiselman accepting new patients in Santa Barbara, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Mickey Meiselman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mickey Meiselman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meiselman's office at (805) 434-5530 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mickey Meiselman?

    Please contact Dr. Meiselman's office at (805) 434-5530 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mickey Meiselman have?

    Dr. Mickey Meiselman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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