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Who is Dr. Pender, Infectious Disease Specialist in Salt Lake City, UT?
Dr. Melissa Pender, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Salt Lake City, UT. Dr. Pender is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pender’s office at (801) 585-2031.
What languages does Dr. Pender speak?
Dr. Pender and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pender typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Pender 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. Pender. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Pender typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Pender may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Pender's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pender accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Pender's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Pender's office located?
What is Dr. Pender's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pender's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710412531.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pender?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pender
What is Dr. Melissa Pender's specialty?
Dr. Pender is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Salt Lake City, UT.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Melissa Pender affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pender 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Melissa Pender accepting new patients in Salt Lake City, UT?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Pender is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Pender offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pender's office at (801) 585-2031 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Pender?
Please contact Dr. Pender's office at (801) 585-2031 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Pender
University Of Utah Health
50 N Medical Dr
Salt Lake City, UT 84132