Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Owens, Hospitalist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Melissa Owens, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Owens is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Owens’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Owens’s office at (925) 254-9842.
What languages does Dr. Owens speak?
Dr. Owens and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Owens typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens. 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:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Cesarean Delivery
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Early Water Breaking
- Childbirth Problems
- Preterm Labor
- PPROM
- Premature Rupture of Membranes
ICD-10 Codes:
- O42919: Preterm premature rupture of membranes, unspecified as to length of time between rupture and onset of labor, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Severe Preeclampsia
- High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Preeclampsia
- Advanced Preeclampsia
- Severe Toxemia of Pregnancy
- High-Risk Preeclampsia
ICD-10 Codes:
- O1413: Severe pre-eclampsia, third trimester
Also known as:
- History of Uterine Scar
- Uterine Scarring
- Previous Uterine Surgery
- C-section Scar
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98891: History of uterine scar from previous surgery
Also known as:
- Preterm Labor
- Premature Labor
- Early Labor
- Threatened Preterm Labor
ICD-10 Codes:
- O6003: Preterm labor without delivery, third trimester
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Owens typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Owens 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. Owens. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Owens accept my insurance?
Dr. Owens accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 254-9842 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Owens accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Owens in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Hill Physicians Medical Group
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Owens' office located?
What is Dr. Owens's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Owens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568607414.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Owens?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Owens
What is Dr. Melissa Owens's specialty?
Dr. Owens is a Hospitalist near Berkeley, CA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Melissa Owens affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Owens is affiliated with Sutter Tracy Community Hospital, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Owens accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Owens is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Owens offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (925) 254-9842 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Owens?
Please contact Dr. Owens's office at (925) 254-9842 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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