Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hessel, Pediatrician in Lahaina, HI?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hessel?
Dr. Melissa Hessel, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hessel empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lahaina, HI community, Dr. Hessel is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Hessel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Central Ia Hlth Sys/Ia Methodi, Pediatrics | Central Iowa Health System (Iowa Lutheran Hospital) Program
Medical School: Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi | Medical College of Wisconsin
Is Dr. Hessel board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Hessel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hessel speak?
Dr. Hessel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hessel typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hessel 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. Hessel. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Infectious Disease
- Health Screening
- General Infectious Disease Screening
- Miscellaneous Infection Test
- Parasitic Disease Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z118: Encounter for screening for other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hessel typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hessel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hessel. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Hessel accept my insurance?
Dr. Hessel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (808) 661-0051 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hessel accept in Lahaina, HI?
Dr. Hessel in Lahaina, HI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Kaiser Permanente
Molina Healthcare
Quest
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Where is Dr. Hessel's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Hessel affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hessel has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Hessel's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hessel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043328925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hessel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hessel