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Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez

Gainesville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duran Melendez, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Duran Melendez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duran Melendez’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duran Melendez’s office at (352) 265-5911.

    What languages does Dr. Duran Melendez speak?

    Dr. Duran Melendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Duran Melendez treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duran Melendez 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. Duran Melendez. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Inflammation
    • Kidney Disease
    • Interstitial Nephritis
    • Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Which procedures does Dr. Duran Melendez perform as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Duran Melendez's office.

    Does Dr. Duran Melendez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duran Melendez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 265-5911 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duran Melendez accept in Gainesville, FL?

    Dr. Duran Melendez in Gainesville, FL 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 and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Centene

    • Federal Employee Program

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Duran Melendez's office located?

    Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez's Primary Practice

    1600 SW Archer Rd

    Gainesville, FL 32610

    (352) 265-5911

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    Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez's Practice 2

    2001 SW 13th St

    Gainesville, FL 32608

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    Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez's Practice 3

    Carr 3 Km 83 Ave 65 De Infanteria

    Carolina, PR 00984

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    What is Dr. Duran Melendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Duran Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114481892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duran Melendez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Duran Melendez

    What is Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez's specialty?

    Dr. Duran Melendez is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gainesville, FL. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Duran Melendez to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duran Melendez is affiliated with UF Health Leesburg Hospital, HCA Florida Capital Hospital, Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 Osvaldo Duran Melendez accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Osvaldo Duran Melendez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duran Melendez's office at (352) 265-5911 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Osvaldo Duran Melendez?

    Please contact Dr. Duran Melendez's office at (352) 265-5911 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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