Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nakamura, Family Medicine Specialist in Escondido, CA?
Where did Dr. Nakamura go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Nakamura board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Nakamura, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nakamura speak?
Dr. Nakamura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nakamura typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nakamura 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. Nakamura. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Nakamura typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Nakamura may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Nakamura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Nakamura accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Nakamura's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Nakamura's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Nakamura affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Nakamura has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Nakamura's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104022672.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakamura?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakamura