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Dr. Melissa Kwan, MD

Pediatrician, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Sugar Land, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kwan, Pediatrician in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Melissa Kwan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sugar Land, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kwan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kwan’s office at (281) 650-1956.

    What languages does Dr. Kwan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kwan typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kwan 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. Kwan. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kwan typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Kwan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Kwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Kwan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 650-1956 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kwan accept in Sugar Land, TX?

    Dr. Kwan in Sugar Land, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kwan's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Kwan's Primary Practice

    17500 W Grand Pkwy S

    Sugar Land, TX 77479

    (281) 650-1956

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    Dr. Melissa Kwan's Practice 2

    6431 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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    What hospitals are Dr. Kwan affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Kwan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital,Sugar Land, TX

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

    Dr. Kwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548559537.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kwan?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Kwan's specialty?

    Dr. Kwan is a Pediatrician near Sugar Land, TX.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Melissa Kwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kwan is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Melissa Kwan accepting new patients in Sugar Land, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Kwan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Kwan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kwan's office at (281) 650-1956 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa Kwan?

    Please contact Dr. Kwan's office at (281) 650-1956 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kwan's office located?

    Dr. Kwan's offices are located in Sugar Land, TX and Houston, TX.