MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Darke, Anesthesiologist in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Melanie Darke, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Detroit, MI. She is board certified. Dr. Darke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Darke’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Darke’s office at (313) 343-4000.
Is Dr. Darke board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Darke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Darke speak?
Dr. Darke and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Darke typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Darke 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. Darke. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Cesarean Delivery
- Childbirth
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
ICD-10 Codes:
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spondylosis
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbar Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Lumbar Spine Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47816: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Darke typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Darke 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. Darke. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Axillary Nerve Block Injection
- Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
- Armpit nerve block
- Axillary nerve pain injection
- Shoulder nerve block
- Guided nerve injection
- Sciatic Nerve Block
- Sciatica Injection
- Steroid Injection for Sciatica
- Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Darke accept my insurance?
Dr. Darke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 343-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Darke accept in Detroit, MI?
Dr. Darke in Detroit, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AllyAlign Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Alliance (HAMP)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Darke's office located?
What is Dr. Darke's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Darke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932347283.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Darke?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Darke
What is Dr. Melanie Darke's specialty?
Dr. Darke is a Anesthesiologist near Detroit, MI.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Melanie Darke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Darke is affiliated with Ascension St. John Hospital 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
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Is Melanie Darke accepting new patients in Detroit, MI?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Darke is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Darke offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Darke's office at (313) 343-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Darke?
Please contact Dr. Darke's office at (313) 343-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Darke have?
Dr. Melanie Darke is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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