15 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Colbert, Physiatrist in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Melissa Colbert is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Northampton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Colbert is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Colbert’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Colbert’s office at (781) 391-7518.
What languages does Dr. Colbert speak?
Dr. Colbert and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Colbert typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Colbert 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. Colbert. 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 here.
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:
- History of Falls
- Falls
- Previous falls
- Recurrent falls
- Risk of falling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9181: History of falling
Also known as:
- Abdominal and Other Body Movement Problems
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Abdominal Dysfunction
- Somatic Dysfunction of Abdomen
- Body Biomechanical Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- M9909: Segmental and somatic dysfunction of abdomen and other regions
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Obesity
- Obesity
- Unspecified Obesity
- Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
- Secondary Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E668: Other obesity
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Colbert typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Colbert 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. Colbert. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Colbert accept my insurance?
Dr. Colbert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 391-7518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Colbert accept in Northampton, MA?
Dr. Colbert in Northampton, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Colbert's office located?
What is Dr. Colbert's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Colbert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720372931.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Colbert?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Colbert
What is Dr. Melissa Colbert's specialty?
Dr. Colbert is a Physiatrist near Northampton, MA.
What does a Physiatrist do?
Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.
Is this Dr. Melissa Colbert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Colbert is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Colbert accepting new patients in Northampton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Colbert is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Colbert offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Colbert's office at (781) 391-7518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Colbert?
Please contact Dr. Colbert's office at (781) 391-7518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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