21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Schepp, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Melissa Schepp, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Marietta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Schepp is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Schepp’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Schepp’s office at (770) 793-7899.
What languages does Dr. Schepp speak?
Dr. Schepp and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Schepp treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Schepp 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. Schepp. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Other Personal Health Risks
- Other health risk factors
- Specific personal risks
- Individual health concerns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Bleed
- SAH
- Subarachnoid Hematoma
- Head Bleed
ICD-10 Codes:
- S066X1D: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness of 30 minutes or less, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Nerve Pain
- Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Neuralgia
- Neuritis
- Nerve inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M792: Neuralgia and neuritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Schepp perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Schepp may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Schepp's office.
Does Dr. Schepp accept my insurance?
Dr. Schepp accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 793-7899 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Schepp accept in Marietta, GA?
Dr. Schepp in Marietta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Schepp's office located?
Dr. Melissa Schepp's Primary Practice
310 Kennestone Hospital Blvd
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 793-7899
What is Dr. Schepp's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Schepp's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437178688.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Schepp?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Schepp
What is Dr. Melissa Schepp's specialty?
Dr. Schepp is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Marietta, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Schepp to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Schepp affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Schepp 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Melissa Schepp accepting new patients in Marietta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Schepp is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Schepp offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Schepp's office at (770) 793-7899 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Schepp?
Please contact Dr. Schepp's office at (770) 793-7899 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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