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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Avakian, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Melody Avakian, DO is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Avakian is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Avakian’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Avakian’s office at (818) 461-8148.
What languages does Dr. Avakian speak?
Dr. Avakian and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avakian typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avakian 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. Avakian. 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 here.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Avakian typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Avakian 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. Avakian. 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 here.
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Does Dr. Avakian accept my insurance?
Dr. Avakian accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 461-8148 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Avakian accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Avakian in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Avakian's office located?
Dr. Melody Avakian's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(818) 461-8148
What is Dr. Avakian's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Avakian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386261816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Avakian?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Avakian
What is Dr. Melody Avakian's specialty?
Dr. Avakian is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Santa Monica, CA.
Is this Dr. Melody Avakian affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Avakian is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca) 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
When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melody Avakian accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melody Avakian is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melody Avakian offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Avakian's office at (818) 461-8148 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melody Avakian?
Please contact Dr. Avakian's office at (818) 461-8148 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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