Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Scalise, Internist in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Melissa Scalise, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scalise graduated from University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB and completed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Scalise is fluent in English, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Flemish, German, Haitian, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Kannada, Korean, Moldavian, Moldovan, Persian, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scalise’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scalise’s office at (615) 284-5185.
Where did Dr. Scalise go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center | University of Tennessee Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University of Nebraska, Omaha, NB | University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Is Dr. Scalise board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Scalise, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2010
What languages does Dr. Scalise speak?
Dr. Scalise and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
Bengali
Chinese
Danish
Dutch
English
Flemish
German
Haitian
Haitian Creole
Hebrew
Hindi
Hungarian
Italian
Kannada
Korean
Moldavian
Moldovan
Persian
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Tagalog
Tamil
Telugu
Turkish
Urdu
Vietnamese
Yoruba
What conditions does Dr. Scalise treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Scalise 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. Scalise. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Which procedures does Dr. Scalise perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melissa Scalise may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Scalise's office.
Does Dr. Scalise accept my insurance?
Dr. Scalise accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 284-5185 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Scalise accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Scalise in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Scalise's office located?
Dr. Melissa Scalise's Primary Practice
1301 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 284-5185
What is Dr. Scalise's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Scalise's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841347705.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scalise?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scalise
What is Dr. Melissa Scalise's specialty?
Dr. Scalise is a Internist near Nashville, TN.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Scalise to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Scalise affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Scalise is affiliated with Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Melissa Scalise accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Scalise is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Scalise offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Scalise's office at (615) 284-5185 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Scalise?
Please contact Dr. Scalise's office at (615) 284-5185 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Scalise have?
Dr. Melissa Scalise is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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