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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Breitling, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Melissa Breitling, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Memphis, TN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Breitling is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Breitling’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Breitling’s office at (901) 254-8040.
What languages does Dr. Breitling speak?
Dr. Breitling and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Breitling typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Breitling 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. Breitling. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bladder Inflammation
- Bladder Disease
- Cystitis
- Bladder Infection
- Painful Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Breitling typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Breitling may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Breitling's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Breitling accept my insurance?
Dr. Breitling accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 254-8040 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Breitling accept in Memphis, TN?
Dr. Breitling in Memphis, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Breitling's office located?
Dr. Melissa Breitling's Primary Practice
5475 Poplar Ave Ste 106
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 254-8040
What is Dr. Breitling's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Breitling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750499067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Breitling?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Breitling
What is Dr. Melissa Breitling's specialty?
Dr. Breitling is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Memphis, TN.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Melissa Breitling affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Breitling is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Breitling accepting new patients in Memphis, TN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Breitling is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Breitling offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Breitling's office at (901) 254-8040 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Breitling?
Please contact Dr. Breitling's office at (901) 254-8040 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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