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Dr. Melissa Westermann, MD
San Diego, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Westermann, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Melissa Westermann, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Westermann is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Westermann’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Westermann’s office at (858) 966-6710.
What languages does Dr. Westermann speak?
Dr. Westermann and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Westermann treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westermann 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. Westermann. 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:
- Antenatal Screening Follow-up
- Prenatal Screening
- Prenatal Testing
- Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
- Maternal Screening Follow-up
- Pregnancy Screening Review
- Antenatal Testing
- Pregnancy Screening
- Maternal Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
- Z369: Encounter for antenatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09893: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, third trimester
- O0993: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, third trimester
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
Also known as:
- Cervical Length Screening
- Other Prenatal Screenings
- Nuchal Translucency Screening
- Prenatal Care
- Cervix measurement during pregnancy
- Screening for preterm labor risk
- Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix
- Additional pregnancy tests
- Special antenatal screenings
- Specific prenatal checks
- NT scan
- First trimester screening ultrasound
- Screening for Down syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length
- Z3689: Encounter for other specified antenatal screening
- Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
Also known as:
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
- Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
- Managing other complex pregnancies
- Special care for high-risk pregnancy
- Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
ICD-10 Codes:
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
- O09892: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, second trimester
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Gestational diabetes managed by diet
- Pregnancy diabetes diet control
- GDM diet management
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
Also known as:
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
Also known as:
- Cesarean Delivery
- Uncomplicated Childbirth
- Childbirth
- C-section
- Surgical Birth
- Cesarean Section
- Normal Delivery
- Natural Birth
- Vaginal Delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- O82: Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication
- O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Previous C-section Scar During Pregnancy
- Cesarean Delivery
- Prior Cesarean Section
- Uterine Scar from C-section
- C-section History in Pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34219: Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery
What procedures does Dr. Westermann perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Westermann 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. Westermann. 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:
- Fetal Non-Stress Test
- Nonstress Test
- Nonstress Test (NST)
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- NST for Pregnancy
- Baby Heartbeat Test
CPT Codes:
- 59025: Fetal non-stress test
Does Dr. Westermann accept my insurance?
Dr. Westermann accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 966-6710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Westermann accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Westermann in San Diego, 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
Beacon Health Options
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Inland Empire
Molina
Sharp Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Westermann's office located?
Dr. Melissa Westermann's Primary Practice
7910 Frost St
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 966-6710
What is Dr. Westermann's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Westermann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760730758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Westermann?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Westermann
What is Dr. Melissa Westermann's specialty?
Dr. Westermann is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near San Diego, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Westermann to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Westermann affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Westermann is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Coronado 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 Melissa Westermann accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Westermann is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Westermann offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Westermann's office at (858) 966-6710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Westermann?
Please contact Dr. Westermann's office at (858) 966-6710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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