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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chen, Hospitalist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Melissa Chen is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Chen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chen’s office at (973) 972-5672.
What languages does Dr. Chen speak?
Dr. Chen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chen treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Chen 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. Chen. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Chen perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Chen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chen's office.
Does Dr. Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Chen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-5672 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chen accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Chen in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Chen's office located?
What is Dr. Chen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124525100.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chen
What is Dr. Melissa Chen's specialty?
Dr. Chen is a Hospitalist near Newark, NJ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Chen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Chen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Melissa Chen accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Chen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Chen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (973) 972-5672 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Chen?
Please contact Dr. Chen's office at (973) 972-5672 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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