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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fijas, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Melanie Fijas, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. Dr. Fijas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fijas’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fijas’s office at (716) 862-1088.
What languages does Dr. Fijas speak?
Dr. Fijas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fijas treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fijas 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. Fijas. 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.
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Lung Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Also known as:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Mixed Apnea
- Neonatal Mixed Apnea
- Infant Mixed Apnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- P2843: Mixed neonatal apnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
- Bronchial Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
- BPD in Newborns
- Baby Lung Development Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period
Also known as:
- Newborn Drug Withdrawal (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)
- Pregnancy and Substance Use
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- NAS in newborns
- Infant opioid withdrawal
- Baby drug dependency symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- P961: Neonatal withdrawal symptoms from maternal use of drugs of addiction
Which procedures does Dr. Fijas perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Fijas 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fijas' office.
Does Dr. Fijas accept my insurance?
Dr. Fijas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 862-1088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fijas accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Fijas in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
County of Franklin (OH)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthNow New York
Independent Health
Medicaid
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
Univera Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Fijas' office located?
What is Dr. Fijas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fijas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518321298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fijas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fijas
What is Dr. Melanie Fijas's specialty?
Dr. Fijas is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Buffalo, NY. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Fijas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melanie Fijas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fijas is affiliated with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Melanie Fijas accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Fijas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Fijas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fijas's office at (716) 862-1088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Fijas?
Please contact Dr. Fijas's office at (716) 862-1088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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