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Dr. Melissa Reittinger, MD

Pediatrician

Delmar, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Reittinger, Pediatrician in Delmar, NY?

    Dr. Melissa Reittinger, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Delmar, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Reittinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Reittinger’s office at (518) 478-9423.

    Is Dr. Reittinger board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Reittinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Reittinger speak?

    Dr. Reittinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Reittinger typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Reittinger 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. Reittinger. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Reittinger typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Reittinger may include:

    Please contact Dr. Reittinger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Reittinger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Reittinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 478-9423 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Reittinger accept in Delmar, NY?

    Dr. Reittinger in Delmar, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Reittinger's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Reittinger's Primary Practice

    4 Normanskill Blvd

    Delmar, NY 12054

    (518) 478-9423

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    Dr. Melissa Reittinger's Practice 2

    1240 New Scotland Rd Ste 203

    Slingerlands, NY 12159

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    What hospitals are Dr. Reittinger affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Reittinger has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Reittinger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Reittinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689833212.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Reittinger?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Reittinger

    What is Dr. Melissa Reittinger's specialty?

    Dr. Reittinger is a Pediatrician near Delmar, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Melissa Reittinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Reittinger is affiliated with Albany 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Melissa Reittinger accepting new patients in Delmar, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Reittinger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Reittinger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Reittinger's office at (518) 478-9423 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Reittinger?

    Please contact Dr. Reittinger's office at (518) 478-9423 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Reittinger's office located?

    Dr. Reittinger's offices are located in Delmar, NY and Slingerlands, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Reittinger have?

    Dr. Melissa Reittinger is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.