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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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. 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. 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mess typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Mess typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Mess' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mess accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Mess' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Timothy Mess affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mess is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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