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Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong, DO
Bloomington, IN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Robbins-Ong, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Bloomington, IN?
Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Bloomington, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Robbins-Ong is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Robbins-Ong’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Robbins-Ong’s office at (216) 444-2200.
What languages does Dr. Robbins-Ong speak?
Dr. Robbins-Ong and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Robbins-Ong typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Robbins-Ong 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. Robbins-Ong. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Robbins-Ong typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Robbins-Ong's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Robbins-Ong accept my insurance?
Dr. Robbins-Ong accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 444-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Robbins-Ong accept in Bloomington, IN?
Dr. Robbins-Ong in Bloomington, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Virginia
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Where is Dr. Robbins-Ong's office located?
Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong's Primary Practice
2651 E Discovery Pkwy
Bloomington, IN 47408
(216) 444-2200
What is Dr. Robbins-Ong's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Robbins-Ong's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245570423.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Robbins-Ong?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Robbins-Ong
What is Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong's specialty?
Dr. Robbins-Ong is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Bloomington, IN.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Robbins-Ong is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Iu Health Methodist Hospital 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
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Is Melanie Robbins-Ong accepting new patients in Bloomington, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Robbins-Ong offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Robbins-Ong's office at (216) 444-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Robbins-Ong?
Please contact Dr. Robbins-Ong's office at (216) 444-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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