MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dewar, Internist in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Melanie Dewar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dewar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dewar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dewar’s office at (323) 857-2000.
Is Dr. Dewar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Dewar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dewar speak?
Dr. Dewar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dewar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Dewar 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. Dewar. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Endocrine and Metabolic Disorder
- Endocrine Disease
- Metabolic Disorder
- Hormone Disorders
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Nutritional Deficiencies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8639: Personal history of other endocrine, nutritional and metabolic disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Urinary Device Fitting and Adjustment
- Urological Device Fitting
- Bladder Device Adjustment
- Catheter Fitting
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z466: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Dewar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melanie Dewar 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. Dewar's office.
Does Dr. Dewar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dewar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 857-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dewar accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Dewar 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
First Medical Health Plan
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dewar's office located?
Dr. Melanie Dewar's Primary Practice
6041 Cadillac Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 857-2000
What is Dr. Dewar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dewar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578611406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dewar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dewar
What is Dr. Melanie Dewar's specialty?
Dr. Dewar is a Internist near Los Angeles, CA.
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. Dewar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melanie Dewar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dewar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park 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 Internist?
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Is Melanie Dewar accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Dewar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Dewar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dewar's office at (323) 857-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Dewar?
Please contact Dr. Dewar's office at (323) 857-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Dewar have?
Dr. Melanie Dewar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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