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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Picard, Hospitalist in Fargo, ND?
Dr. Melinda Picard, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Fargo, ND with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Picard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Picard’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Picard’s office at (701) 364-8000.
What languages does Dr. Picard speak?
Dr. Picard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Picard typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Picard 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. Picard. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Picard typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Melinda Picard may include:
Please contact Dr. Picard's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Picard accept my insurance?
Dr. Picard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 364-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Picard accept in Fargo, ND?
Dr. Picard in Fargo, ND accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Picard's office located?
What is Dr. Picard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Picard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407140460.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Picard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Picard
What is Dr. Melinda Picard's specialty?
Dr. Picard is a Hospitalist near Fargo, ND.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Melinda Picard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Picard is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Johnston-Willis Hospital 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melinda Picard accepting new patients in Fargo, ND?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Picard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Picard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Picard's office at (701) 364-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Picard?
Please contact Dr. Picard's office at (701) 364-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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