Who is Dr. Vander Wal, Internist in Vallejo, CA?
What languages does Dr. Vander Wal speak?
Dr. Vander Wal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Vander Wal typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Vander Wal 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. Vander Wal. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Vander Wal typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Vander Wal 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
Please contact Dr. Vander Wal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vander Wal accept my insurance?
Dr. Vander Wal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 651-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vander Wal accept in Vallejo, CA?
Dr. Vander Wal in Vallejo, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
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Where is Dr. Vander Wal's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Vander Wal affiliated with?
Dr. Vander Wal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vander Wal's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vander Wal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154692804.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vander Wal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vander Wal
What is Dr. Melissa Vander Wal's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.