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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melendez, Specialist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Jose Melendez is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX. He is board certified. Dr. Melendez is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melendez’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendez’s office at (713) 863-0902.
What languages does Dr. Melendez speak?
Dr. Melendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Melendez treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Melendez 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. Melendez. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Does Dr. Melendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Melendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (713) 863-0902 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melendez accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Melendez in Houston, 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)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melendez's office located?
Dr. Jose Melendez's Primary Practice
1631 North Loop W Ste 600
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 863-0902
What is Dr. Melendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134305253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendez
What is Dr. Jose Melendez's specialty?
Dr. Melendez is a Specialist near Houston, TX. Contact Dr. Melendez to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jose Melendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melendez is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 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 Specialist?
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Is Jose Melendez accepting new patients in Houston, TX?
Yes, Dr. Jose Melendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jose Melendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (713) 863-0902 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jose Melendez?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (713) 863-0902 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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