Dr. Casey Melton, MD
Mobile, AL
17 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melton, Pulmonologist in Mobile, AL?
Where did Dr. Melton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of South Alabama College of Medicine
Is Dr. Melton board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Casey Melton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melton speak?
Dr. Melton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Melton typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Melton 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. Melton. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction with Withdrawal
- Smoking
- Handling Nicotine Withdrawal and Triggers When You Decide to Quit Tobacco
- Smoking Withdrawal Syndrome
- Nicotine Withdrawal from Cigarettes
- Quitting Smoking Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17213: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with withdrawal
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Melton typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Melton performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Melton. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Bronchial lavage
- BAL procedure
- Lung washing
- Flexible bronchoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Bronchoscopy with Cell Washing
- Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Fluoroscopy
- Lung Scope with Cell Sample
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
- Flexible Bronchoscopy with Fluoroscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31622: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; diagnostic, with cell washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Melton accept my insurance?
Dr. Melton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (251) 633-0573 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melton accept in Mobile, AL?
Dr. Melton in Mobile, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Melton's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Melton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Melton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790718658.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melton