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. Dr. Meltzer completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center - Pediatrics. Dr. Meltzer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Meltzer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Meltzer typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Laura Meltzer may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Meltzer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
Is this Dr. Laura Meltzer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meltzer is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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