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Accepting patients
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. 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. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Custer’s office.
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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Custer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Custer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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);
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Custer accept my insurance?
Dr. Custer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
FCE Benefit Administrators
Premier
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Custer's office located?
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.
What does a Pediatrician do?
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.
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 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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611 Veterans Ave Unit 106
West Bend, WI 53090