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Dr. Kathleen Melez, MD

Los Angeles, CA

50 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Melez, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Kathleen Melez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. She has been practicing for over 50 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Melez completed her residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Allergy And Immunology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Immunology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Melez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melez’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melez’s office at (323) 783-4011.

    Where did Dr. Melez go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Allergy And Immunology; Hahnemann Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Immunology; Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | Georgetown University

    • Medical School: Debreceni Orvostudomanyi Egyetem Debrecen Hungary | Med University Debrecen

    Is Dr. Melez board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Melez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Melez speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Melez treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Melez 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. Melez. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    Also known as:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Development Checkup
    • Teen Development
    • Teen development exam
    • Puberty checkup
    • Adolescent growth assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z003: Encounter for examination for adolescent development state

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Melez perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Melez may include:

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

    Does Dr. Melez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Melez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 783-4011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Melez accept in Los Angeles, CA?

    Dr. Melez in Los Angeles, 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

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CNA Insurance

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicaid

    • Preferred IPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Melez's office located?

    Dr. Kathleen Melez's Primary Practice

    4733 W Sunset Blvd

    Los Angeles, CA 90027

    (323) 783-4011

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

    Dr. Melez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053469874.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melez?

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

    What is Dr. Kathleen Melez's specialty?

    Dr. Melez is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, CA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Melez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kathleen Melez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Melez is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center 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

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    Is Kathleen Melez accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Kathleen Melez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kathleen Melez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Melez's office at (323) 783-4011 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Melez?

    Please contact Dr. Melez's office at (323) 783-4011 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kathleen Melez have?

    Dr. Kathleen Melez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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