27 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meschia, Neurologist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. James Meschia, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Meschia graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Dr. Meschia is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meschia’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meschia’s office at (904) 953-2000.
Where did Dr. Meschia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes Jewish Hospital | Jewish Hospital of Cincinnati Program
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Meschia board certified as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. James Meschia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Meschia speak?
Dr. Meschia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neurologist like Dr. Meschia typically treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Meschia 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. Meschia. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Mini-Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Meschia typically perform?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. James Meschia may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
Please contact Dr. Meschia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Meschia accept my insurance?
Dr. Meschia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meschia accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Meschia in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Mail Handlers
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Meschia's office located?
Dr. James Meschia's Primary Practice
4500 San Pablo Rd S
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 953-2000
What is Dr. Meschia's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meschia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912996364.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meschia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meschia
What is Dr. James Meschia's specialty?
Dr. Meschia is a Neurologist near Jacksonville, FL.
What does a Neurologist do?
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.