Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cameron, Pediatrician in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Melissa Cameron, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Cameron graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed her residency at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Cameron is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cameron’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cameron’s office.
Where did Dr. Cameron go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Childrens Hospital of New York-Presbyterian
Residency: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
Is Dr. Cameron board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Cameron, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology
What languages does Dr. Cameron speak?
Dr. Cameron and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Cameron treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cameron 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. Cameron. 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:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Sudden Airway Spasm
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
- Acute airway constriction
- Bronchial spasm
- Sudden narrowing of airways
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
- J9801: Acute bronchospasm
Also known as:
- Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebral Palsy
- Paralysis
- Quadriplegic CP
- Spastic CP affecting all limbs
- Four-limb spastic paralysis
- CP
- Brain paralysis
- Childhood motor disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
- G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Asthma Emergency
- Prolonged Asthma Attack
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4532: Mild persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4522: Mild intermittent asthma with status asthmaticus
- J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Cameron perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Cameron 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cameron's office.
Does Dr. Cameron accept my insurance?
Dr. Cameron accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cameron accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Cameron in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
State of California
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Where is Dr. Cameron's office located?
What is Dr. Cameron's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cameron's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902983752.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cameron?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cameron
What is Dr. Melissa Cameron's specialty?
Dr. Cameron is a Pediatrician near San Diego, CA. 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. Cameron to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Cameron affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cameron is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Palomar Medical Center Poway, Palomar Medical Center Escondido 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 Melissa Cameron accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Cameron is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Cameron offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cameron's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Cameron?
Please contact Dr. Cameron's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Cameron have?
Dr. Melissa Cameron is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.
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