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Dr. Douglas Melnick, MD
Pacoima, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Melnick, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist in Pacoima, CA?
Dr. Douglas Melnick, MD is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Pacoima, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Melnick graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Melnick is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melnick’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melnick’s office at (818) 623-6588.
Where did Dr. Melnick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine | University of California
What languages does Dr. Melnick speak?
Dr. Melnick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melnick treat?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, Dr. Melnick 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. Melnick. 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:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in Other Body Parts
- Respiratory Tuberculosis
- Miliary Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB in Other Locations
- Systemic Tuberculosis
- Lung TB
- Disseminated TB
- Generalized TB
- Acute generalized tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A1889: Tuberculosis of other sites
- A159: Respiratory tuberculosis unspecified
- A199: Miliary tuberculosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Exposure
- Tuberculosis
- TB Exposure
- Suspected TB contact
- Tuberculosis contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z201: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Tuberculosis Blood Test Result
- Positive TB Blood Test
- Interferon Gamma Release Assay Reaction
- IGRA Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7612: Nonspecific reaction to cell mediated immunity measurement of gamma interferon antigen response without active tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Other Medical Certificate Issuance
- Miscellaneous Medical Certificate
- Special Medical Note
- Other Health Clearance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0279: Encounter for issue of other medical certificate
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis
- TB
- Consumption
- Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8611: Personal history of tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Which procedures does Dr. Melnick perform as a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Melnick may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melnick's office.
Does Dr. Melnick accept my insurance?
Dr. Melnick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 623-6588 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melnick accept in Pacoima, CA?
Dr. Melnick in Pacoima, 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
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melnick's office located?
Dr. Douglas Melnick's Primary Practice
13300 Van Nuys Blvd
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 623-6588
Dr. Douglas Melnick's Practice 2
5300 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-3982
What is Dr. Melnick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932488806.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melnick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melnick
What is Dr. Douglas Melnick's specialty?
Dr. Melnick is a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist near Pacoima, CA. Public health and general preventive medicine emphasize the promotion of health, disease prevention, and the management of community health for specific populations. Practitioners in this field integrate population-based public health expertise with an understanding of clinical practices aimed at primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention across diverse settings. Contact Dr. Melnick to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Douglas Melnick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melnick is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
Where can I learn more about Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?
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Is Douglas Melnick accepting new patients in Pacoima, CA?
Yes, Dr. Douglas Melnick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Douglas Melnick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melnick's office at (818) 623-6588 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Douglas Melnick?
Please contact Dr. Melnick's office at (818) 623-6588 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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