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Dr. Melissa Barrett, MD
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Barrett, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Melissa Barrett, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Barrett completed her residency at Earl K Long Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine. Dr. Barrett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barrett’s office at (225) 261-4493.
Where did Dr. Barrett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Earl K Long Med Ctr, Emergency Medicine
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barrett speak?
Dr. Barrett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Barrett treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Barrett 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. Barrett. 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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Subacute Cough
- Cough
- Lingering cough
- Persistent cough (medium term)
- Prolonged cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R052: Subacute cough
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R062: Wheezing
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Spasms
- Neuromuscular Disorder
- Muscle cramps
- Involuntary muscle contractions
- Muscle twitching
ICD-10 Codes:
- M62838: Other muscle spasm
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Itching
- Pruritus
- Skin Itch
- Generalized Itching
ICD-10 Codes:
- L299: Pruritus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Which procedures does Dr. Barrett perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Barrett may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Barrett's office.
Does Dr. Barrett accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Barrett's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Barrett's office located?
Dr. Melissa Barrett's Primary Practice
3907 S Sherwood Frst
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 261-4493
What is Dr. Barrett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barrett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245329325.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barrett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barrett
What is Dr. Melissa Barrett's specialty?
Dr. Barrett is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Baton Rouge, LA. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Barrett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Barrett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Barrett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Melissa Barrett accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Barrett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Barrett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barrett's office at (225) 261-4493 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Barrett?
Please contact Dr. Barrett's office at (225) 261-4493 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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