Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knutson, Internist in Avon, IN?
Dr. Melissa Knutson, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Avon, IN with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Knutson completed her residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Knutson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knutson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knutson’s office at (317) 217-2919.
Where did Dr. Knutson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals
Is Dr. Knutson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Knutson, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010
What languages does Dr. Knutson speak?
Dr. Knutson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Knutson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Knutson 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. Knutson. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Knutson typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Knutson 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. Knutson. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Breast Biopsy with Stereotactic Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- Stereotactic Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Lesion Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19081: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Knutson accept my insurance?
Dr. Knutson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 217-2919 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knutson accept in Avon, IN?
Dr. Knutson in Avon, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Knutson's office located?
Dr. Melissa Knutson also offers virtual visits
Dr. Melissa Knutson's Primary Practice
1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 217-2919
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Melissa Knutson?
Dr. Knutson has appointments available at her Avon, IN office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Knutson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knutson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578721783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knutson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knutson
What is Dr. Melissa Knutson's specialty?
Dr. Knutson is a Internist near Avon, IN.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Melissa Knutson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knutson is affiliated with Iu Health West Hospital, Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Orthoindy Hospital, West Park Hospital 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
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Is Melissa Knutson accepting new patients in Avon, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Knutson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Knutson offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Knutson, or call (317) 217-2919 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Knutson?
Yes, Dr. Knutson offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Knutson, or call (317) 217-2919 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Knutson have?
Dr. Melissa Knutson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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