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Dr. Melisa Wilson, MD

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilson, Pediatrician in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Melisa Wilson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. She is board certified. Dr. Wilson graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Wilson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilson’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilson’s office at (205) 870-7292.

    Where did Dr. Wilson go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Pediatrics | University of Alabama Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wilson board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Melisa Wilson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Wilson speak?

    Dr. Wilson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wilson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wilson 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. Wilson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
    • Maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    What procedures does Dr. Wilson perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wilson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wilson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Wilson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 870-7292 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilson accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Wilson in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Public Education Employee Health Plan

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wilson's office located?

    Dr. Melisa Wilson's Primary Practice

    3300 Cahaba Rd Ste 102

    Birmingham, AL 35223

    (205) 870-7292

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    What is Dr. Wilson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Wilson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437177847.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wilson

    What is Dr. Melisa Wilson's specialty?

    Dr. Wilson is a Pediatrician near Birmingham, AL. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Wilson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melisa Wilson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilson is affiliated with UAB Hospital, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Melisa Wilson accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Melisa Wilson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melisa Wilson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (205) 870-7292 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melisa Wilson?

    Please contact Dr. Wilson's office at (205) 870-7292 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melisa Wilson have?

    Dr. Melisa Wilson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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