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Who is Dr. Melkonyan, Specialist in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Vahe Melkonyan, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Sherman Oaks, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Melkonyan is fluent in English, Armenian, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melkonyan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melkonyan’s office at (626) 318-2484.
What languages does Dr. Melkonyan speak?
Dr. Melkonyan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Melkonyan typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Melkonyan 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. Melkonyan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Stasis Dermatitis
- Chronic Venous Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87321: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of right lower extremity
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Inflammation
- Vascular Disease
- Inflamed Venous Hypertension
- High Venous Pressure with Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87322: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with inflammation of left lower extremity
What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Melkonyan typically perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Melkonyan performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Melkonyan. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Varicose vein injection
- Endovenous Laser Ablation
- Vein Laser Therapy
- Varicose Vein Laser Surgery
- Incompetent Vein Ablation
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
- 36478: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, laser; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Skin Replacement
- Bioengineered Skin Application
CPT Codes:
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Does Dr. Melkonyan accept my insurance?
Dr. Melkonyan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 318-2484 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melkonyan accept in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Dr. Melkonyan in Sherman Oaks, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Medicaid
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Melkonyan's office located?
Dr. Vahe Melkonyan's Primary Practice
4910 Van Nuys Blvd Ste 206
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(626) 318-2484
What is Dr. Melkonyan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melkonyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073664934.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melkonyan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melkonyan
What is Dr. Vahe Melkonyan's specialty?
Dr. Melkonyan is a Specialist near Sherman Oaks, CA.
Is this Dr. Vahe Melkonyan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melkonyan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Vahe Melkonyan accepting new patients in Sherman Oaks, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vahe Melkonyan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vahe Melkonyan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melkonyan's office at (626) 318-2484 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vahe Melkonyan?
Please contact Dr. Melkonyan's office at (626) 318-2484 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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