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Dr. John Mesko, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Orthopedic Surgeon

Lansing, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mesko, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Lansing, MI?

    Dr. John Mesko, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lansing, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mesko graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and completed his residency at Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Mesko is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mesko’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mesko’s office at (517) 267-0200.

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

    • Residency: Clarian Indiana Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery | Clarian Indiana University Hospital | Mercy St Vincent Medical Center/Mercy Health Partners Program

    • Medical School: Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mesko board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. John Mesko, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Mesko speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Mesko typically treat?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mesko 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. Mesko. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    What procedures does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Mesko typically perform?

    As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Mesko 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. Mesko. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed

    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

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Mesko accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mesko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 267-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mesko accept in Lansing, MI?

    Dr. Mesko in Lansing, MI 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • McLaren Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mesko's office located?

    Dr. John Mesko's Primary Practice

    2815 S Pennsylvania Ave Ste 204

    Lansing, MI 48910

    (517) 267-0200

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    Dr. John Mesko's Practice 2

    3404 Patient Care Dr

    Lansing, MI 48911

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

    Dr. Mesko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043200306.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mesko?

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

    What is Dr. John Mesko's specialty?

    Dr. Mesko is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Lansing, MI.

    What does an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions.

    Is Dr. John Mesko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mesko is affiliated with Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing, Mclaren Greater Lansing, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton, Mclaren Port Huron, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek 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 Dr. John Mesko accepting new patients in Lansing, MI?

    Yes, Dr. John Mesko is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Mesko offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mesko's office at (517) 267-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Mesko?

    Please contact Dr. Mesko's office at (517) 267-0200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mesko's office located?

    Dr. Mesko's office is located in Lansing, MI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Mesko have?

    Dr. John Mesko is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.