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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Jay Melton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Inglewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Melton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melton’s office at (310) 673-4660.
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist, 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:
- Procedure Not Performed Due to Patient Leaving
- Patient left before treatment
- Did not wait to be seen
- Treatment abandoned by patient
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5321: Procedure and treatment not carried out due to patient leaving prior to being seen by health care provider
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Which procedures does Dr. Melton perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jay Melton may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (310) 673-4660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melton accept in Inglewood, CA?
Dr. Melton in Inglewood, 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
GlobalHealth
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melton's office located?
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 1194036764.
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. Jay Melton's specialty?
Dr. Melton is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Inglewood, CA. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Melton to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jay Melton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melton is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center, Dignity Health - California Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Jay Melton accepting new patients in Inglewood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Melton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Melton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (310) 673-4660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Melton?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (310) 673-4660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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