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Dr. Laura Meltzer, MD

Dr. Laura Meltzer, MD

Chicago, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meltzer, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Laura Meltzer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Meltzer completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center - Pediatrics. Dr. Meltzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meltzer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meltzer’s office at (312) 942-5046.

    Where did Dr. Meltzer go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Rush University Medical Center - Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Chicago Medical School (Education)

    What languages does Dr. Meltzer speak?

    Dr. Meltzer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Meltzer treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Meltzer 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. Meltzer. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Epilepsy
    • Simple Partial Seizures
    • Generalized Epilepsy
    • Seizure disorder
    • Convulsive disorder
    • Falling sickness
    • Focal Aware Seizures
    • Aura Seizures
    • Symptomatic Partial Seizures
    • Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
    • Primary generalized epilepsy
    • Generalized seizure disorder

    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
    • G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus

    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:

    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • Breathing Pauses During Sleep
    • Snoring Disorder
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Missing Organ
    • Loss of an organ
    • Organ removal
    • Absence of an organ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Confusion
    • Delirium
    • Mental Disorder
    • Acute Confusion
    • Sudden Mental Changes
    • Brief Disorientation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R404: Transient alteration of awareness

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
    • Jaundice cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism

    Which procedures does Dr. Meltzer perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Meltzer may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Meltzer's office.

    Does Dr. Meltzer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meltzer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 942-5046 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meltzer accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Meltzer in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Meltzer's office located?

    Dr. Laura Meltzer's Primary Practice

    1653 W Congress Pkwy

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (312) 942-5046

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    Dr. Laura Meltzer's Practice 2

    600 S Paulina St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    What is Dr. Meltzer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Meltzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699903302.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meltzer?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meltzer

    What is Dr. Laura Meltzer's specialty?

    Dr. Meltzer is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Meltzer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Laura Meltzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meltzer is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital - Chicago, IL 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Laura Meltzer accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Laura Meltzer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Laura Meltzer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meltzer's office at (312) 942-5046 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Laura Meltzer?

    Please contact Dr. Meltzer's office at (312) 942-5046 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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