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Dr. Melissa Gibson, MD
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gibson, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Melissa Gibson, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Myers, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Gibson graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Gibson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gibson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gibson’s office at (239) 261-4404.
Where did Dr. Gibson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Gibson board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gibson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gibson speak?
Dr. Gibson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Gibson treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Gibson 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. Gibson. 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.
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Frontotemporal Neurocognitive Disorder
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
- FTD
- Frontal Lobe Dementia
- Behavioral Variant FTD
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
- G3109: Other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- PSP
- Steele-Richardson-Olszewski Syndrome
- Progressive Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G231: Progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia [Steele-Richardson-Olszewski]
Which procedures does Dr. Gibson perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Gibson may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gibson's office.
Does Dr. Gibson accept my insurance?
Dr. Gibson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 261-4404 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gibson accept in Fort Myers, FL?
Dr. Gibson in Fort Myers, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Department of Defense / Tricare
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gibson's office located?
Dr. Melissa Gibson's Primary Practice
6870 Alister Way
Fort Myers, FL 33912
(239) 261-4404
What is Dr. Gibson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gibson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326286568.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gibson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gibson
What is Dr. Melissa Gibson's specialty?
Dr. Gibson is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Fort Myers, FL. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Gibson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Gibson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gibson is affiliated with Nch Baker 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 Melissa Gibson accepting new patients in Fort Myers, FL?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Gibson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Gibson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gibson's office at (239) 261-4404 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Gibson?
Please contact Dr. Gibson's office at (239) 261-4404 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Gibson have?
Dr. Melissa Gibson is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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