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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mess, Infectious Disease Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Timothy Mess, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Mess graduated from The University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Mess is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mess’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mess’s office at (818) 782-5450.
Where did Dr. Mess go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; Kaiser Permanente Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical School: Med Coll of Ohio At Toledo | The University of Toledo College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mess speak?
Dr. Mess and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mess treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Mess 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. Mess. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, 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:
- Other Bile Duct Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Miscellaneous Cholangitis
- Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
- Other Types of Cholangitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8309: Other cholangitis
Which procedures does Dr. Mess perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Timothy Mess may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mess' office.
Does Dr. Mess accept my insurance?
Dr. Mess accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 782-5450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mess accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Mess in Van Nuys, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mess' office located?
Dr. Timothy Mess' Primary Practice
15243 Vanowen St Ste 406
Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 782-5450
What is Dr. Mess's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mess's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043280076.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mess?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mess
What is Dr. Timothy Mess's specialty?
Dr. Mess is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Van Nuys, CA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Mess to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Timothy Mess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mess is affiliated with Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center 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 Timothy Mess accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?
Yes, Dr. Timothy Mess is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Timothy Mess offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mess's office at (818) 782-5450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Timothy Mess?
Please contact Dr. Mess's office at (818) 782-5450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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