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- 3132 Matlock Rd, Suite 311, Arlington, TX 76015
About Dr. Mekala
Based in Arlington, TX, Durga P. Mekala, MD is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine — geriatric medicine. Durga is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Durga cared for 309 Medicare patients across 718 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1235340290 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (817) 987-1414
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3132 MATLOCK RD SUITE 311
Arlington, TX 76015
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bones & joints
- Chronic knee pain
- Hip fracture recovery
Brain & nerves
Brain & Nervous System
- Delirium
- Dementia with behavioral symptoms
- Essential tremor
- Parkinson's disease
- Peripheral neuropathy
General Health
Heart & Circulation
- Poor Circulation
- Congestive heart failure
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Mental Health
Mobility & Balance
- Muscle Loss And Weakness
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
Nutrition & digestion
Skin health
- Adult diaper rash
- Thinning and Tearing Skin
- Age spots and sun spots
Most searched conditions
Back & spine
Blood & Immunity
Brain & memory
Circulation & balance
Digestive health
Digestive Health
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine & Metabolic
Eye health
Foot care
Heart health
Hormones & thyroid
Infections
Joints & Bones
Kidney & Urinary
Lung health
Men's health
Skin
Sleep
Sleep & nerves
Urinary & Bladder
Procedures & services
Bladder & bowel
- Incontinence supplies assessment
Cancer screening
Caregiver support
- Respite care planning
Diagnostic Testing
Foot Care
- Senior foot and toenail care
Home Care
- Home Doctor Visit
- Home safety check
Home care
Mental Health
- Senior Depression Screening
Mobility & Balance
- Assistive walking device fitting
- Balance and gait physical therapy
Mobility & independence
Nutrition
- Senior nutrition counseling
Pain management
- Chronic pain management consultation
Preventive Care
- Medicare annual wellness visit
- Telehealth visit for seniors
Screening & Imaging
Senior care evaluations
Senior Care Planning
- Advance Care Planning
- Assisted Living Placement Assessment
- Caregiver Counseling
- Senior Driving Safety Assessment
Therapy & rehab
- Occupational therapy home assessment
- Speech and swallowing therapy
- Physical Therapy Evaluation
Urinary & Bladder
- Bladder control training
- Urinary catheter insertion
Vaccines
- COVID-19 Booster
- Flu shot for seniors
- Pneumonia shot
- Routine Vaccines
- RSV vaccine
Wound care
Most searched procedures
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Fall risk assessment
- Memory testing
Brain & memory
- Cognitive impairment screening
Ear, Nose & Throat
Heart health
Injections & Medications
Lab tests
Lung health
Medications
- Deprescribing consultation
Pain Management
Palliative & End of Life
- Hospice care consultation
- Palliative cancer care
Skin
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
718 services · 309 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
407 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
125 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
28 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | Office visit | 99238 |
20 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine — Geriatric… |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza | Lab test | 87428 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 2 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 2
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mekala?
Dr. Mekala is a family doctor in Arlington, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine — Geriatric Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mekala's address?
Dr. Mekala is listed at 3132 Matlock Rd Suite 311, Arlington, TX 76015. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mekala?
The number on file is (817) 987-1414. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mekala's NPI number?
Dr. Mekala's National Provider Identifier is 1235340290. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dr. Mekala been practicing?
Dr. Mekala has 19+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2007. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What procedures does Dr. Mekala perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mekala provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mekala confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mekala. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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