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Who is Dr. Mefford, Family Medicine Specialist in Vevay, IN?
Dr. Melissa Mefford, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Vevay, IN. Dr. Mefford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mefford’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mefford’s office at (812) 427-0233.
What languages does Dr. Mefford speak?
Dr. Mefford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mefford typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mefford 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. Mefford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- Compulsive overeating
- Binge eating
- Uncontrolled eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F5081: Binge eating disorder
Also known as:
- Other Speech Problems
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Unspecified speech issues
- Speech difficulties
- Communication problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4789: Other speech disturbances
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Intractable Focal Epilepsy with Complex Partial Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Drug-resistant complex partial epilepsy
- Refractory focal impaired awareness seizures
- Hard-to-treat complex partial seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40219: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mefford typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mefford performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Mefford. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Mefford accept my insurance?
Dr. Mefford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 427-0233 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mefford accept in Vevay, IN?
Dr. Mefford in Vevay, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Corporate Services
Custom Design Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Optimed Health
State of Indiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mefford's office located?
What is Dr. Mefford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mefford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629431499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mefford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mefford
What is Dr. Melissa Mefford's specialty?
Dr. Mefford is a Family Medicine Specialist near Vevay, IN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Melissa Mefford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mefford is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital, St. Elizabeth Florence, Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Mefford accepting new patients in Vevay, IN?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Mefford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Mefford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mefford's office at (812) 427-0233 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Mefford?
Please contact Dr. Mefford's office at (812) 427-0233 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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