Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melcher, Neurologist in Kerrville, TX?
Dr. Linette Melcher, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Kerrville, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Melcher graduated from Texas A&M University. Dr. Melcher is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melcher’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melcher’s office at (830) 257-3669.
Where did Dr. Melcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Texas A&M University
What languages does Dr. Melcher speak?
Dr. Melcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Melcher treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Melcher 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. Melcher. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Walking and Mobility Problems
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Trouble Moving
- Mobility Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R269: Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Which procedures does Dr. Melcher perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Linette Melcher 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melcher's office.
Does Dr. Melcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Melcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (830) 257-3669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melcher accept in Kerrville, TX?
Dr. Melcher in Kerrville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State Farm Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melcher's office located?
What is Dr. Melcher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548218399.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melcher
What is Dr. Linette Melcher's specialty?
Dr. Melcher is a Neurologist near Kerrville, TX.
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.
Contact Dr. Melcher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Linette Melcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melcher is affiliated with Peterson Regional 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 Linette Melcher accepting new patients in Kerrville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Linette Melcher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Linette Melcher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melcher's office at (830) 257-3669 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Linette Melcher?
Please contact Dr. Melcher's office at (830) 257-3669 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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