Dr. Melanie Ann Chihak, DO
Fargo, ND
Who is Dr. Chihak, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in Fargo, ND?
What languages does Dr. Chihak speak?
Dr. Chihak and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Chihak typically treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Chihak 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. Chihak. 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.
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C649: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified kidney, except renal pelvis
Also known as:
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis Treatment (PDQ)
- LCH
- Unifocal LCH
ICD-10 Codes:
- C966: Unifocal Langerhans-cell histiocytosis
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma Treatment (PDQ)
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Adrenal Cancer
- Malignant Adrenal Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified adrenal gland
What procedures does a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist like Dr. Chihak typically perform?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ann Chihak may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Chihak's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chihak accept my insurance?
Dr. Chihak accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 234-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chihak accept in Fargo, ND?
Dr. Chihak in Fargo, ND accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
PrimeWest Health
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Where is Dr. Chihak's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Chihak affiliated with?
Dr. Chihak has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Chihak's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chihak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124342662.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chihak?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chihak