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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ward, Neurologist in Morgantown, WV?
Dr. Melanie Ward, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Ward is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ward’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ward’s office at (304) 598-4820.
What languages does Dr. Ward speak?
Dr. Ward and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ward treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Ward 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. Ward. 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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Demyelinating Disease of Central Nervous System
- Degenerative Nerve Disease
- CNS Demyelination
- Nerve Sheath Damage in Brain/Spine
- Myelin Loss Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G379: Demyelinating disease of central nervous system, unspecified
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Optic Nerve Inflammation
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Optic Neuritis
- Swollen Optic Nerve
- Inflamed Optic Nerve
ICD-10 Codes:
- H469: Unspecified optic neuritis
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Neuromyelitis Optica
- Autoimmune Disease
- Optic Nerve Disorder
- Neuromyelitis optica
- NMO', 'Devic's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G360: Neuromyelitis optica [Devic]
Which procedures does Dr. Ward perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Ward may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ward's office.
Does Dr. Ward accept my insurance?
Dr. Ward accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 598-4820 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ward accept in Morgantown, WV?
Dr. Ward in Morgantown, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Americas Insurance Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of Tennessee
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ward's office located?
Dr. Melanie Ward's Primary Practice
1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 598-4820
What is Dr. Ward's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ward's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740571504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ward?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ward
What is Dr. Melanie Ward's specialty?
Dr. Ward is a Neurologist near Morgantown, WV.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Ward to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melanie Ward affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ward is affiliated with WVU Medicine J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, WVU Medicine United Hospital Center, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center, CAMC General Hospital, WVU Medicine Thomas Memorial 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 Ward accepting new patients in Morgantown, WV?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Ward is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Ward offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (304) 598-4820 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Ward?
Please contact Dr. Ward's office at (304) 598-4820 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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