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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scales, Pediatrician in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Melissa Scales is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Scales is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scales’s office at (205) 785-7337.
What languages does Dr. Scales speak?
Dr. Scales and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Scales typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Scales 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. Scales. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health 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:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Check
- Developmental Milestones Screening
- Early Intervention Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Scales typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Scales may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Scales' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Scales accept my insurance?
Dr. Scales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 785-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scales accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Scales in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Federal government of the United States
State of Alabama
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Scales' office located?
What is Dr. Scales's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467163675.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scales?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scales
What is Dr. Melissa Scales's specialty?
Dr. Scales is a Pediatrician near Birmingham, AL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Melissa Scales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scales is affiliated with Uab 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Scales accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
No, Dr. Melissa Scales is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Scales offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (205) 785-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Scales?
Please contact Dr. Scales's office at (205) 785-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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