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Who is Dr. Melby, Internist in South Holland, IL?
Dr. Derek Melby, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in South Holland, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Melby is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melby’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melby’s office at (708) 923-5869.
Where did Dr. Melby go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Melby board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Derek Melby, DO is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melby speak?
Dr. Melby and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melby treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Melby 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. Melby. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Melby perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Derek Melby 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. Melby's office.
Does Dr. Melby accept my insurance?
Dr. Melby accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 923-5869 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melby accept in South Holland, IL?
Dr. Melby in South Holland, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Melby's office located?
What is Dr. Melby's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033266473.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melby?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melby
What is Dr. Derek Melby's specialty?
Dr. Melby is a Internist near South Holland, IL.
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. Melby to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Derek Melby affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melby is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Advocate South Suburban Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Derek Melby accepting new patients in South Holland, IL?
Yes, Dr. Derek Melby is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derek Melby offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melby's office at (708) 923-5869 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derek Melby?
Please contact Dr. Melby's office at (708) 923-5869 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Derek Melby have?
Dr. Derek Melby is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and American Board of Internal Medicine.
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