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Dr. Melanie Custer, MD

West Bend, WI

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Custer, Pediatrician in West Bend, WI?

    Dr. Melanie Custer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in West Bend, WI with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Custer graduated from CharitÈ-Universit‰tsmedizin Berlin Medizinische Fakult‰t and completed her residency at University of Florida Program. Dr. Custer is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Custer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Custer’s office at (262) 353-4460.

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

    • Residency: University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: CharitÈ-Universit‰tsmedizin Berlin Medizinische Fakult‰t

    What languages does Dr. Custer speak?

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

    • English

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Custer treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Custer 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. Custer. 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)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Speech and Language Developmental Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Atypical speech development
    • Unusual language delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F8089: Other developmental disorders of speech and language

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Extra Chromosome
    • Genetic Disorder
    • Trisomy
    • Partial Trisomy
    • Autosomal Trisomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q928: Other specified trisomies and partial trisomies of autosomes

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure
    • Chronic lung insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Sudden Child Feeding Problem
    • Acute Infant Feeding Issue
    • Short-term Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6331: Pediatric feeding disorder, acute

    Also known as:

    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Custer perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Custer 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. Custer. 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

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    Does Dr. Custer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Custer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (262) 353-4460 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Custer accept in West Bend, WI?

    Dr. Custer in West Bend, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • FCE Benefit Administrators

    • Premier

    • State of Indiana

    • Steris Corporation

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Custer's office located?

    Dr. Melanie Custer's Primary Practice

    611 Veterans Ave Unit 106

    West Bend, WI 53090

    (262) 353-4460

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    Dr. Melanie Custer's Practice 2

    118 Patriot Dr Ste 204

    Bardstown, KY 40004

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    Dr. Melanie Custer's Practice 3

    120 SE 4th St

    Evansville, IN 47708

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

    Dr. Custer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053686493.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Custer?

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

    What is Dr. Melanie Custer's specialty?

    Dr. Custer is a Pediatrician near West Bend, WI. 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. Custer to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melanie Custer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Custer is affiliated with Deaconess - The Women's Hospital, Deaconess Midtown Hospital 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

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    Is Melanie Custer accepting new patients in West Bend, WI?

    Yes, Dr. Melanie Custer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melanie Custer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Custer's office at (262) 353-4460 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melanie Custer?

    Please contact Dr. Custer's office at (262) 353-4460 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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