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Dr. Aris Melkonian, MD
Glendale, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Melkonian, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Aris Melkonian, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Melkonian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melkonian’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melkonian’s office at (818) 500-5535.
What languages does Dr. Melkonian speak?
Dr. Melkonian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melkonian treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Melkonian 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. Melkonian. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Melkonian perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Aris Melkonian may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melkonian's office.
Does Dr. Melkonian accept my insurance?
Dr. Melkonian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 500-5535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melkonian accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Melkonian in Glendale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melkonian's office located?
Dr. Aris Melkonian's Primary Practice
1812 Verdugo Blvd
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 500-5535
What is Dr. Melkonian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melkonian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265051494.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melkonian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melkonian
What is Dr. Aris Melkonian's specialty?
Dr. Melkonian is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Glendale, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Melkonian to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Aris Melkonian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melkonian is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventist Health Glendale, Adventist Health Simi Valley. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Aris Melkonian accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Aris Melkonian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aris Melkonian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melkonian's office at (818) 500-5535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aris Melkonian?
Please contact Dr. Melkonian's office at (818) 500-5535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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