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Dr. William Melton, MD

Nashville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Melton, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. William Melton, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Nashville, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Melton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melton’s office at (706) 324-6661.

    What languages does Dr. Melton speak?

    Dr. Melton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Melton treat?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Melton 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. Melton. 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:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Fracture of the Lower Radius
    • Scaphoid Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Distal Radius Fracture
    • Broken Wrist
    • Radius Fracture near Wrist
    • Broken Scaphoid Bone
    • Navicular Fracture
    • Broken Wrist Bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52571A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52572A: Other intraarticular fracture of lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S62002A: Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Radius Fracture
    • Arm Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Broken Right Wrist Bone
    • Distal Right Radius Fracture
    • Right Wrist Bone Break
    • Broken Left Wrist Bone
    • Distal Left Radius Fracture
    • Left Wrist Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S52501A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52502A: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S52501D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

    Also known as:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand

    Also known as:

    • Left Wrist Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Left Wrist Synovial Cyst
    • Lump on Left Wrist
    • Left Wrist Ganglion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67432: Ganglion, left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Ganglion
    • Synovial Cyst
    • Bible Bump
    • Gel-filled Lump

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M67431: Ganglion, right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Internal Fixation Device
    • Fractures
    • Hardware removal surgery
    • Implant removal procedure
    • Fixation device extraction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z472: Encounter for removal of internal fixation device

    Which procedures does Dr. Melton perform as a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    As a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, procedures performed by an Dr. William Melton may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melton's office.

    Does Dr. Melton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Melton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 324-6661 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Melton accept in Nashville, TN?

    Dr. Melton in Nashville, TN 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 Michigan

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Group Administrators Ltd

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Melton's office located?

    Dr. William Melton's Primary Practice

    3443 Dickerson Pike Ste 190

    Nashville, TN 37207

    (706) 324-6661

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    Dr. William Melton's Practice 2

    2400 Patterson St Ste 300

    Nashville, TN 37203

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    Dr. William Melton's Practice 3

    6262 Veterans Pkwy Unit B

    Columbus, GA 31909

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    What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770998221.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melton?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melton

    What is Dr. William Melton's specialty?

    Dr. Melton is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Nashville, TN. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Melton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. William Melton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Melton is affiliated with Maury Regional Medical Center, Cookeville Regional Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is William Melton accepting new patients in Nashville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. William Melton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. William Melton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (706) 324-6661 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with William Melton?

    Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (706) 324-6661 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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