Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hu, Pain Medicine Specialist in Exton, PA?
Dr. Melody Hu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Exton, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hu’s office.
What languages does Dr. Hu speak?
Dr. Hu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hu typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Hu 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. Hu. 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:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Chronic pain syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Persistent pain syndrome
- Long-term pain condition
- Chronic widespread pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G894: Chronic pain syndrome
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hu typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melody Hu may include:
- Anti-Pain Stimulator Implantation
- Discogram
- Electromyograph (EMG)
- Epidural Injection
- Nerve Block
- Ozone Prolotherapy
- Pain Management Consultation
- Pain Medicine Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Hu's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hu accept my insurance?
Dr. Hu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hu accept in Exton, PA?
Dr. Hu in Exton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hu's office located?
What is Dr. Hu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982744769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hu
What is Dr. Melody Hu's specialty?
Dr. Hu is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Exton, PA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?
Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.
Is this Dr. Melody Hu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hu is affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melody Hu accepting new patients in Exton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Melody Hu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melody Hu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hu's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melody Hu?
Please contact Dr. Hu's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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