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Dr. Douglas Melnick, MD
Pacoima, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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, Medicare 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 a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melnick typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Tuberculosis
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis in Other Body Parts
- Tuberculosis
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB of the Lungs
- Consumption
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
- Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
- TB in Other Locations
- Systemic Tuberculosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A150: Tuberculosis of lung
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
- A1889: Tuberculosis of other sites
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
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
What procedures does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melnick typically perform?
As a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Douglas Melnick may include:
- Preventive Medicine Consultation
- Preventive Medicine Follow Up
- Public Health Consultation
- Public Health Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Melnick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
State of California
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Douglas Melnick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melnick is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian 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 Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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