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15 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Threlkeld, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Melinda Threlkeld, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gastonia, NC with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Threlkeld is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Threlkeld’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Threlkeld’s office at (704) 834-2662.
Is Dr. Threlkeld board certified in Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Threlkeld, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Threlkeld speak?
Dr. Threlkeld and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Threlkeld treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Threlkeld 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. Threlkeld. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- Lower belly pain
- Pain in lower abdomen
- Abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1030: Lower abdominal pain, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Threlkeld perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melinda Threlkeld may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Threlkeld's office.
Does Dr. Threlkeld accept my insurance?
Dr. Threlkeld accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 834-2662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Threlkeld accept in Gastonia, NC?
Dr. Threlkeld in Gastonia, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Parkland Community Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Threlkeld's office located?
What is Dr. Threlkeld's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Threlkeld's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225196017.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Threlkeld?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Threlkeld
What is Dr. Melinda Threlkeld's specialty?
Dr. Threlkeld is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gastonia, NC. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Threlkeld to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melinda Threlkeld affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Threlkeld is affiliated with Methodist Dallas Medical Center, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, White Rock Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Melinda Threlkeld accepting new patients in Gastonia, NC?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Threlkeld is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Threlkeld offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Threlkeld's office at (704) 834-2662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Threlkeld?
Please contact Dr. Threlkeld's office at (704) 834-2662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melinda Threlkeld have?
Dr. Melinda Threlkeld is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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