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Dr. Melissa Duimstra, DO

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Family Medicine Specialist

Reed City, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Duimstra, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Reed City, MI?

    Dr. Melissa Duimstra, DO is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reed City, MI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Duimstra is currently affiliated with Reed City Hospital Multi Specialty. Dr. Duimstra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Duimstra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Duimstra’s office at (231) 832-7170.

    What languages does Dr. Duimstra speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duimstra typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Duimstra 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. Duimstra. 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 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Duimstra typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Duimstra may include:

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

    Does Dr. Duimstra accept my insurance?

    Dr. Duimstra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (231) 832-7170 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Duimstra accept in Reed City, MI?

    Dr. Duimstra in Reed City, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Henry Ford Health System

    • Humana

    • Medica Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Duimstra's office located?

    Reed City Hospital Multi Specialty

    300 N Patterson Rd

    Reed City, MI 49677

    (231) 832-7170

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    Dr. Melissa Duimstra's Practice 2

    650 Linden St Ste 1

    Big Rapids, MI 49307

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    Dr. Melissa Duimstra's Practice 3

    14755 215th Ave

    Big Rapids, MI 49307

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    What hospitals are Dr. Duimstra affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Duimstra has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Corewell Health Reed City Hospital,Reed City, MI

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

    Dr. Duimstra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578054680.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Duimstra?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Duimstra's specialty?

    Dr. Duimstra is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Reed City, MI.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist do?

    A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Melissa Duimstra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Duimstra is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist. 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 Duimstra accepting new patients in Reed City, MI?

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

    Does Dr. Melissa Duimstra offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Duimstra's office at (231) 832-7170 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

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

    Please contact Dr. Duimstra's office at (231) 832-7170 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Duimstra's office located?

    Dr. Duimstra's offices are located in Reed City, MI and Big Rapids, MI.