Who is Dr. Headley, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
What languages does Dr. Headley speak?
Dr. Headley and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Headley typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Headley 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. Headley. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, 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)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Headley typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Headley may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Headley's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Headley accept my insurance?
Dr. Headley accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 584-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Headley accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Headley in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Elderplan
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Headley's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Headley affiliated with?
Dr. Headley has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Headley's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Headley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023487964.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Headley?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Headley
What is Dr. Melissa Headley's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.