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Dr. Alfredo Melgar, MD
Miami, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melgar, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Miami, FL?
Dr. Alfredo Melgar, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Miami, FL. Dr. Melgar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melgar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melgar’s office at (305) 223-2436.
Where did Dr. Melgar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Higher Institute of Medical Sciences - Camaguey, Cuba
What languages does Dr. Melgar speak?
Dr. Melgar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Melgar typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Melgar 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. Melgar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Melgar typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Melgar 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. Melgar. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Melgar accept my insurance?
Dr. Melgar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 223-2436 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melgar accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Melgar in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors Healthcare Plans
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melgar's office located?
Dr. Alfredo Melgar's Primary Practice
10000 SW 56th St Ste 17
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 223-2436
What is Dr. Melgar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melgar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093981912.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melgar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melgar
What is Dr. Alfredo Melgar's specialty?
Dr. Melgar is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Miami, FL.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Alfredo Melgar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melgar is affiliated with Keralty Hospital Miami, Baptist Hospital Of Miami, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, Doctors' Hospital - Coral Gables (fl) 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alfredo Melgar accepting new patients in Miami, FL?
Yes, Dr. Alfredo Melgar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alfredo Melgar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melgar's office at (305) 223-2436 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alfredo Melgar?
Please contact Dr. Melgar's office at (305) 223-2436 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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