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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lechner, Endocrinologist in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Melissa Lechner, MD, PHD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lechner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lechner’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lechner’s office at (310) 825-7922.
What languages does Dr. Lechner speak?
Dr. Lechner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Lechner typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Lechner 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. Lechner. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Addison Disease
- Underactive Adrenal Gland
- Adrenocortical Hypofunction
- Adrenal Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E2740: Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Lechner typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Lechner may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Lechner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lechner accept my insurance?
Dr. Lechner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 825-7922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lechner accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Lechner in Santa Monica, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Lechner's office located?
Dr. Melissa Lechner's Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 825-7922
What is Dr. Lechner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lechner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447677521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lechner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lechner
What is Dr. Melissa Lechner's specialty?
Dr. Lechner is a Endocrinologist near Santa Monica, CA.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Melissa Lechner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lechner is affiliated with Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center 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 Melissa Lechner accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Lechner is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Lechner offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lechner's office at (310) 825-7922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Lechner?
Please contact Dr. Lechner's office at (310) 825-7922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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