Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Middlemas, Hospitalist in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Melissa Middlemas, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lees Summit, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Middlemas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Middlemas’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Middlemas’s office at (913) 498-8787.
Is Dr. Middlemas board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Middlemas, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Middlemas speak?
Dr. Middlemas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Middlemas typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Middlemas 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. Middlemas. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Middlemas typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Middlemas may include:
Please contact Dr. Middlemas' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Middlemas accept my insurance?
Dr. Middlemas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 498-8787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Middlemas accept in Lees Summit, MO?
Dr. Middlemas in Lees Summit, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Middlemas' office located?
What is Dr. Middlemas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Middlemas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598929945.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Middlemas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Middlemas
What is Dr. Melissa Middlemas's specialty?
Dr. Middlemas is a Hospitalist near Lees Summit, MO.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melissa Middlemas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Middlemas is affiliated with Overland Park Regional Medical Center, The University Of Kansas 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Middlemas accepting new patients in Lees Summit, MO?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Middlemas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Middlemas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Middlemas's office at (913) 498-8787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Middlemas?
Please contact Dr. Middlemas's office at (913) 498-8787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Middlemas have?
Dr. Melissa Middlemas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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