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Dr. Melissa Wallach, MD

Dr. Melissa Wallach, MD

Pediatrician

Asbury Park, NJ

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Wallach, Pediatrician in Asbury Park, NJ?

    Dr. Melissa Wallach, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Asbury Park, NJ. She is board certified. Dr. Wallach graduated from St George',s University and completed her residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics. Dr. Wallach is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wallach’s office.

    Where did Dr. Wallach go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Maimonides Med Ctr, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics

    • Medical School: St George',s University

    Is Dr. Wallach board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Wallach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Wallach speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Wallach 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. Wallach. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

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

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

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

    Does Dr. Wallach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wallach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wallach accept in Asbury Park, NJ?

    Dr. Wallach in Asbury Park, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Oscar Health

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wallach's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Wallach's Primary Practice

    516 Bangs Ave

    Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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

    Dr. Wallach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538189832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wallach?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Wallach's specialty?

    Dr. Wallach is a Pediatrician near Asbury Park, NJ.

    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 Wallach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Wallach is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Melissa Wallach accepting new patients in Asbury Park, NJ?

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

    Does Dr. Melissa Wallach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wallach's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Wallach's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wallach's office located?

    Dr. Wallach's office is located in Asbury Park, NJ.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Wallach have?

    Dr. Melissa Wallach is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.