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Who is Dr. Melendez, Pediatrician in Calexico, CA?
Dr. Michelle Melendez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Calexico, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Melendez graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics. Dr. Melendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melendez’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendez’s office at (760) 357-1056.
Where did Dr. Melendez go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics
Medical School: Mechanical Engineering
Is Dr. Melendez board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Melendez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Melendez speak?
Dr. Melendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Melendez typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Melendez 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. Melendez. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Head Cold
- Nasal Congestion
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Preventive Fluoride Treatment
- Fluoride application
- Dental fluoride treatment
- Prophylactic fluoride
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration
Also known as:
- Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Child Development Check
- Developmental Milestones Screening
- Early Intervention Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Melendez typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Michelle Melendez may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melendez accept my insurance?
Dr. Melendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 357-1056 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melendez accept in Calexico, CA?
Dr. Melendez in Calexico, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Molina Healthcare
Other Provider Networks
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melendez's office located?
Dr. Michelle Melendez's Primary Practice
233 W Cole Blvd
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 357-1056
What is Dr. Melendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851457725.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendez
What is Dr. Michelle Melendez's specialty?
Dr. Melendez is a Pediatrician near Calexico, CA.
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. Michelle Melendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melendez is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Centro Regional Medical Center, Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego, Rady Childrens Hospital - San Diego. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michelle Melendez accepting new patients in Calexico, CA?
Yes, Dr. Michelle Melendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michelle Melendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (760) 357-1056 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michelle Melendez?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (760) 357-1056 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michelle Melendez have?
Dr. Michelle Melendez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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