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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melisko, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Isabella Melisko is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Mesa, AZ with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Melisko is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melisko’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melisko’s office at (480) 412-3000.
What languages does Dr. Melisko speak?
Dr. Melisko and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Melisko typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Melisko 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. Melisko. 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 and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Melisko typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Isabella Melisko may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melisko accept my insurance?
Dr. Melisko accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 412-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melisko accept in Mesa, AZ?
Dr. Melisko in Mesa, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melisko's office located?
What is Dr. Melisko's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melisko's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811711054.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melisko?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melisko
What is Dr. Isabella Melisko's specialty?
Dr. Melisko is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Mesa, AZ.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Isabella Melisko affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melisko is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, Banner Gateway 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Isabella Melisko accepting new patients in Mesa, AZ?
No, Dr. Isabella Melisko is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Isabella Melisko offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office at (480) 412-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Isabella Melisko?
Please contact Dr. Melisko's office at (480) 412-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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