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Dr. Melissa Lah, MD

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lah, Clinical Molecular Geneticist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Melissa Lah, MD is a Clinical Molecular Geneticist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Lah graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Lah is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lah’s office at (317) 274-3966.

    Where did Dr. Lah go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Lah speak?

    Dr. Lah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Lah treat?

    As a Clinical Molecular Geneticist, Dr. Lah 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. Lah. 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:

    • High Phenylalanine Levels
    • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
    • Isovaleric Acidemia
    • Propionic Acidemia
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Tetrahydrobiopterin deficiency
    • Phenylketonuria
    • Isovaleric acidemia
    • Propionic acidemia
    • Hyperphenylalaninemia
    • Phenylalanine Metabolism Disorder
    • PKU', 'Følling's Disease
    • Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency
    • IVA
    • Isovaleric Aciduria
    • PA
    • Propionyl-CoA Carboxylase Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E701: Other hyperphenylalaninemias
    • E700: Classical phenylketonuria
    • E71110: Isovaleric acidemia
    • E71121: Propionic acidemia

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Risk for Other Disease
    • Hereditary Disease Risk
    • Increased Risk of Inherited Conditions
    • Genetic Predisposition to Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1589: Genetic susceptibility to other disease

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
    • Lipid Metabolism Disorder
    • Medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
    • MCAD Deficiency
    • Medium-Chain Fatty Acid Oxidation Disorder
    • MCADD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E71311: Medium chain acyl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Lysine and Hydroxylysine Metabolism Disorder
    • Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder
    • Hyperlysinemia
    • Lysine Processing Problems
    • Genetic Lysine Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E723: Disorders of lysine and hydroxylysine metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
    • Newborn Screening
    • Positive newborn screen
    • Failed newborn screening
    • Newborn test abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Chromosomal Abnormality
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Genetic Chromosome Disorder
    • Chromosome Problem
    • Aneuploidy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q999: Chromosomal abnormality, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Galactose Metabolism Disorder
    • Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder
    • Galactosemia
    • Galactose Processing Problems
    • Genetic Galactose Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7429: Other disorders of galactose metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Lah perform as a Clinical Molecular Geneticist?

    As a Clinical Molecular Geneticist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Lah may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lah's office.

    Does Dr. Lah accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 274-3966 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lah accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Lah 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

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • MDwise

    • Medicaid

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lah's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Lah's Primary Practice

    550 University Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-3966

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    Dr. Melissa Lah's Practice 2

    575 Riley Hospital Dr

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 944-3966

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    Dr. Melissa Lah's Practice 3

    975 W Walnut St Ste 130

    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    (317) 274-3966

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    What is Dr. Lah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962607820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lah?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lah

    What is Dr. Melissa Lah's specialty?

    Dr. Lah is a Clinical Molecular Geneticist near Indianapolis, IN. A clinical molecular geneticist is skilled in conducting and interpreting molecular analyses that are essential for diagnosing and managing human genetic diseases. They also serve as consultants for laboratory diagnoses of various inherited disorders. Contact Dr. Lah to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Lah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lah is affiliated with Iu Health Methodist Hospital 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 Clinical Molecular Geneticist?

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    Is Melissa Lah accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Lah is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Lah offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lah's office at (317) 274-3966 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Lah?

    Please contact Dr. Lah's office at (317) 274-3966 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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