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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kunkel, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Indianapolis, IN?
Dr. Melissa Kunkel, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kunkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kunkel’s office at (812) 353-9852.
What languages does Dr. Kunkel speak?
Dr. Kunkel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kunkel typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kunkel 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. Kunkel. 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:
- Low Birth Weight Newborn
- Low Birth Weight Baby
- Birth Weight
- LBW newborn
- Small baby
- Baby born 2000-2499 grams
- LBW baby
- Small baby at birth
- Underweight newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0718: Other low birth weight newborn, 2000-2499 grams
- P0716: Other low birth weight newborn, 1500-1749 grams
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Failure
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Lung Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Failure
- Infant Lung Failure
- Newborn Breathing Crisis
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P285: Respiratory failure of newborn
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kunkel typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Kunkel 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. Kunkel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kunkel accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Kunkel's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Kunkel's office located?
What is Dr. Kunkel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kunkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962644237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kunkel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kunkel
What is Dr. Melissa Kunkel's specialty?
Dr. Kunkel is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Indianapolis, IN.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Melissa Kunkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kunkel is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Kunkel accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Kunkel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Kunkel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kunkel's office at (812) 353-9852 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Kunkel?
Please contact Dr. Kunkel's office at (812) 353-9852 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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