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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vishwas, Neurologist in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Mellekate Vishwas, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vishwas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vishwas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vishwas’s office at (336) 716-2255.
What languages does Dr. Vishwas speak?
Dr. Vishwas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vishwas treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vishwas 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. Vishwas. 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:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myotonic dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- DM', 'Steinert's Disease
- Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
- MD
- Muscle Wasting Disease
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
- G7111: Myotonic muscular dystrophy
- G7100: Muscular dystrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
- Drug-Resistant Focal Epilepsy
- Difficult-to-Treat Partial Seizures
- Refractory Focal Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40019: Localization-related (focal) (partial) idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with seizures of localized onset, intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Huntington's Disease
- Huntington Chorea
- HD
- Genetic Brain Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G10: Huntington's disease
Which procedures does Dr. Vishwas perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mellekate Vishwas may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vishwas' office.
Does Dr. Vishwas accept my insurance?
Dr. Vishwas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-2255 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vishwas accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Vishwas in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
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Where is Dr. Vishwas' office located?
What is Dr. Vishwas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vishwas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568690253.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vishwas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vishwas
What is Dr. Mellekate Vishwas's specialty?
Dr. Vishwas is a Neurologist near Fresno, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Vishwas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Mellekate Vishwas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vishwas is affiliated with Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno, Clovis Community 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
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Is Mellekate Vishwas accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mellekate Vishwas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mellekate Vishwas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vishwas's office at (336) 716-2255 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mellekate Vishwas?
Please contact Dr. Vishwas's office at (336) 716-2255 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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