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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melendez Rios, Internist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Melendez Rios is currently affiliated with Lawrence General Hospital. Dr. Melendez Rios is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melendez Rios’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendez Rios’s office at (978) 946-8189.
Is Dr. Melendez Rios board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melendez Rios speak?
Dr. Melendez Rios and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Melendez Rios typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Melendez Rios 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 Rios. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- Alcohol Use Disorder with Withdrawal
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Alcohol use disorder
- Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Alcohol dependence withdrawal
- Alcohol detox
ICD-10 Codes:
- F10239: Alcohol dependence with withdrawal, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Melendez Rios typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Melendez Rios' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melendez Rios accept my insurance?
Dr. Melendez Rios accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 946-8189 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melendez Rios accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Melendez Rios in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Melendez Rios' office located?
What is Dr. Melendez Rios's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendez Rios's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922263581.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendez Rios?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendez Rios
What is Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios's specialty?
Dr. Melendez Rios is a Internist near Boston, MA.
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. Nyssa Melendez Rios affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melendez Rios is affiliated with Brigham And Women's Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Brigham And Women's Faulkner 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 Nyssa Melendez Rios accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendez Rios's office at (978) 946-8189 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nyssa Melendez Rios?
Please contact Dr. Melendez Rios's office at (978) 946-8189 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios have?
Dr. Nyssa Melendez Rios is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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