Who is Dr. Watanabe, Pulmonologist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Watanabe is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Watanabe’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Watanabe’s office.
Is Dr. Watanabe board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Watanabe, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Watanabe speak?
Dr. Watanabe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Watanabe typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Watanabe 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. Watanabe. 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:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Adverse Reaction to Anti-Infective Drugs
- Bad Reaction to Antimycobacterial Drugs
- Drug Reactions
- Drug Side Effects
- Medication Allergy
- Anti-infective Drug Reaction
- Antimycobacterial Drug Side Effects
- TB Drug Allergy
- Adverse Drug Reaction to TB Medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T378X5A: Adverse effect of other specified systemic anti-infectives and antiparasitics, initial encounter
- T371X5A: Adverse effect of antimycobacterial drugs, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Watanabe typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Watanabe may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Watanabe's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Watanabe accept my insurance?
Dr. Watanabe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Watanabe accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Watanabe in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Watanabe's office located?
What is Dr. Watanabe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Watanabe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477651057.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Watanabe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Watanabe
What is Dr. Melanie Watanabe's specialty?
Dr. Watanabe is a Pulmonologist near Brooklyn, NY.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Melanie Watanabe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Watanabe 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 Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melanie Watanabe accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Watanabe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Watanabe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Watanabe's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Watanabe?
Please contact Dr. Watanabe's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Watanabe have?
Dr. Melanie Watanabe is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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