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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melson, Internist in Florence, AL?
Dr. Gilbert Melson, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Florence, AL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Melson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melson’s office at (256) 383-4473.
What languages does Dr. Melson speak?
Dr. Melson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Melson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Melson 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. Melson. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Melson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Gilbert Melson 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. Melson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 383-4473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melson accept in Florence, AL?
Dr. Melson in Florence, AL 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 Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Melson's office located?
What is Dr. Melson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235512591.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melson
What is Dr. Gilbert Melson's specialty?
Dr. Melson is a Internist near Florence, AL.
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.
Is this Dr. Gilbert Melson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melson is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Gilbert Melson accepting new patients in Florence, AL?
Yes, Dr. Gilbert Melson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gilbert Melson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melson's office at (256) 383-4473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gilbert Melson?
Please contact Dr. Melson's office at (256) 383-4473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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