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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. 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Barrett typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pansinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute widespread sinus infection
    • Acute inflammation of all sinuses
    • Severe acute sinusitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0140: Acute pansinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Chronic Low Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5459: Other low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    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

    What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Barrett typically perform?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Barrett may include:

    Please contact Dr. Barrett's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

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    Dr. Melissa Barrett's Practice 2

    11055 Shoe Creek Dr

    Baton Rouge, LA 70818

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    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.

    What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?

    A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

    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

    When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner). Explore 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 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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