Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lehmer, Neurologist in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Melissa Lehmer, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Alamo, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology. Dr. Lehmer graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Lehmer is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lehmer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lehmer’s office at (925) 602-7060.
Where did Dr. Lehmer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals | University California
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Is Dr. Lehmer board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Lehmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology , American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Lehmer speak?
Dr. Lehmer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lehmer treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Lehmer 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. Lehmer. 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:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine with Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Common migraine
- Pulsating headache
- Classic migraine
- Ocular migraine
- Migraine with visual symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43711: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, with status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43109: Migraine with aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
Also known as:
- Mini-Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- TIA
- Warning Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8673: Personal history of transient ischemic attack (TIA), and cerebral infarction without residual deficits
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Slurred or Unclear Speech
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Dysarthria
- Anarthria
- Difficulty articulating words
ICD-10 Codes:
- R471: Dysarthria and anarthria
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Coma
- Unconscious state
- Deep unconsciousness
- Persistent vegetative state
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4020: Unspecified coma
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lehmer perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Lehmer may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lehmer's office.
Does Dr. Lehmer accept my insurance?
Dr. Lehmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 602-7060 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lehmer accept in Alamo, CA?
Dr. Lehmer in Alamo, 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
Centene
Conifer Health Solutions
Contra Costa
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
First Health Group
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lehmer's office located?
Dr. Melissa Lehmer's Primary Practice
1505 Saint Alphonsus Way
Alamo, CA 94507
(925) 602-7060
What is Dr. Lehmer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lehmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699922252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lehmer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lehmer
What is Dr. Melissa Lehmer's specialty?
Dr. Lehmer is a Neurologist near Alamo, CA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Lehmer to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Lehmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lehmer is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek 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
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Is Melissa Lehmer accepting new patients in Alamo, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Lehmer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Lehmer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lehmer's office at (925) 602-7060 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Lehmer?
Please contact Dr. Lehmer's office at (925) 602-7060 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Lehmer have?
Dr. Melissa Lehmer is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Urology.
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