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Dr. Melina Zuniga, MD

New Orleans, LA

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    Who is Dr. Zuniga, Geriatric Psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Melina Zuniga, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Zuniga is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zuniga’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zuniga’s office at (504) 282-0089.

    What languages does Dr. Zuniga speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zuniga treat?

    As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Dr. Zuniga 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. Zuniga. 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:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Severe Major Depressive Disorder with Psychotic Features (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Psychotic depression
    • Severe clinical depression with psychosis
    • Depression with hallucinations
    • Major depressive disorder
    • Mood disorder
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
    • F323: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
    • F32A: Depression, unspecified
    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depression
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features
    • Mixed psychotic and mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with mood symptoms
    • Affective psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
    • F259: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar II Disorder
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Bipolar 2
    • Bipolar with hypomania and depression
    • Mild bipolar disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F3181: Bipolar II disorder

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Does Dr. Zuniga accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zuniga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 282-0089 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zuniga accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Zuniga in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zuniga's office located?

    Dr. Melina Zuniga's Primary Practice

    100 Warrington Dr

    New Orleans, LA 70122

    (504) 282-0089

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    Dr. Melina Zuniga's Practice 2

    1430 Tulane Ave # 50

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Dr. Melina Zuniga's Practice 3

    2000 Canal St

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Zuniga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982135182.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zuniga?

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

    What is Dr. Melina Zuniga's specialty?

    Dr. Zuniga is a Geriatric Psychiatrist near New Orleans, LA. Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty focused on the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in older adults. It aims to enhance psychiatric care for both healthy and ill elderly patients. Contact Dr. Zuniga to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melina Zuniga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Zuniga is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: New Orleans VA Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Geriatric Psychiatrist?

    Explore Geriatric Psychiatrist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Melina Zuniga accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    No, Dr. Melina Zuniga is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melina Zuniga offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zuniga's office at (504) 282-0089 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melina Zuniga?

    Please contact Dr. Zuniga's office at (504) 282-0089 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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