Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patterson, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in New York, NY?
What languages does Dr. Patterson speak?
Dr. Patterson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Patterson 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. Patterson. 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:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Patterson typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Patterson may include:
Please contact Dr. Patterson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patterson accept my insurance?
Dr. Patterson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-9876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patterson accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Patterson in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Patterson's office located?
Dr. Melissa Patterson's Primary Practice
622 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
(212) 305-9876
What hospitals are Dr. Patterson affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patterson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patterson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patterson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205286465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patterson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patterson