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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gruen, Family Medicine Specialist in Golden, CO?
Dr. Melissa Gruen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Golden, CO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gruen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gruen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gruen’s office at (207) 434-4876.
Is Dr. Gruen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gruen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gruen speak?
Dr. Gruen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gruen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gruen 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. Gruen. 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.
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Behavioral Changes
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with behavioral problems
- Cognitive decline with behavior issues
- Memory loss with personality changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Gruen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gruen performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gruen. 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.
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Gruen accept my insurance?
Dr. Gruen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 434-4876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gruen accept in Golden, CO?
Dr. Gruen in Golden, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Denver Health
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Gruen's office located?
What is Dr. Gruen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gruen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487798021.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gruen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gruen
What is Dr. Melissa Gruen's specialty?
Dr. Gruen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Golden, CO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Melissa Gruen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gruen is affiliated with Hca Healthone Swedish 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Gruen accepting new patients in Golden, CO?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gruen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Gruen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gruen's office at (207) 434-4876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Gruen?
Please contact Dr. Gruen's office at (207) 434-4876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Gruen have?
Dr. Melissa Gruen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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