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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vishwas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vishwas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Vishwas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic 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
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:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
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
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Vishwas typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Vishwas 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Bright Health
Centene Corporation
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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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.
What does a Neurologist do?
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.
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, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, Saint Agnes Medical Center, Kaweah Health 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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