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Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos, MD
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melendez-Dedos, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Melendez-Dedos is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melendez-Dedos’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendez-Dedos’s office at (239) 337-2003.
Is Dr. Melendez-Dedos board certified as a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Melendez-Dedos speak?
Dr. Melendez-Dedos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Melendez-Dedos typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Melendez-Dedos 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. Melendez-Dedos. 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:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tailbone Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Coccyx Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal Pain
- Tailbone Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M533: Sacrococcygeal disorders, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Melendez-Dedos typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Melendez-Dedos 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. Melendez-Dedos. 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:
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac steroid injection
- Image-guided SI joint injection
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
CPT Codes:
- 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Melendez-Dedos accept my insurance?
Dr. Melendez-Dedos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 337-2003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melendez-Dedos accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Melendez-Dedos in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melendez-Dedos' office located?
Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos' Primary Practice
7331 College Pkwy Ste 300
Fort Myers, FL 33907
(239) 337-2003
What is Dr. Melendez-Dedos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendez-Dedos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487629606.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendez-Dedos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendez-Dedos
What is Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos's specialty?
Dr. Melendez-Dedos is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Fort Myers, FL.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melendez-Dedos is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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
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Is Andres Melendez-Dedos accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendez-Dedos's office at (239) 337-2003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andres Melendez-Dedos?
Please contact Dr. Melendez-Dedos's office at (239) 337-2003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos have?
Dr. Andres Melendez-Dedos is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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