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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Grigsby, Trauma Surgeon in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Melissa Grigsby, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Grigsby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Grigsby’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Grigsby’s office at (973) 972-0376.
What languages does Dr. Grigsby speak?
Dr. Grigsby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Grigsby typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Grigsby 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. Grigsby. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Head Injury
- Brain Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subdural Hematoma
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X9A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Agitation
- Feeling on edge
ICD-10 Codes:
- R451: Restlessness and agitation
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Grigsby typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Grigsby may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Grigsby's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Grigsby accept my insurance?
Dr. Grigsby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-0376 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Grigsby accept in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Grigsby in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Grigsby's office located?
Dr. Melissa Grigsby's Primary Practice
1701 N Senate Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(973) 972-0376
What is Dr. Grigsby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Grigsby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588014971.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Grigsby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Grigsby
What is Dr. Melissa Grigsby's specialty?
Dr. Grigsby is a Trauma Surgeon near Indianapolis, IN.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Melissa Grigsby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Grigsby is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital, Hackensack Meridian Raritan Bay Medical Center 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 a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Grigsby accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Grigsby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Grigsby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Grigsby's office at (973) 972-0376 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Grigsby?
Please contact Dr. Grigsby's office at (973) 972-0376 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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