Dr. Melissa Garretson, MD
Fort Worth, TX
26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garretson, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Where did Dr. Garretson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Duke University Medical Center | Duke University Hospital Program
Medical School: Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn | Florida International University, Miami, FL
Is Dr. Garretson board certified as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Garretson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Garretson speak?
Dr. Garretson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Garretson typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Garretson 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. Garretson. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Garretson typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Garretson may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Garretson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Garretson accept my insurance?
Dr. Garretson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-4095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garretson accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Garretson in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Cigna Group
Cook Children's
Oscar Health
State of Texas
Texas Children's Hospital
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Where is Dr. Garretson's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Garretson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Garretson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of Cook Children's Physician Network
What is Dr. Garretson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garretson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760593883.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garretson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garretson