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Dr. Gregory Melish, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Birmingham, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Melish, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Gregory Melish, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Melish is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melish’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melish’s office at (205) 783-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Melish speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melish typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Melish 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. Melish. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melish typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Melish may include:

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

    Does Dr. Melish accept my insurance?

    Dr. Melish accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 783-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Melish accept in Birmingham, AL?

    Dr. Melish in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carepoint Health

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

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    Where is Dr. Melish's office located?

    Dr. Gregory Melish's Primary Practice

    701 Princeton Ave SW

    Birmingham, AL 35211

    (205) 783-3000

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

    Dr. Melish's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295198679.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melish?

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

    What is Dr. Gregory Melish's specialty?

    Dr. Melish is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Birmingham, AL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Gregory Melish affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Melish is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Caromont Regional Medical Center, Musc Health Lancaster Medical Center 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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. Gregory Melish accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Gregory Melish is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gregory Melish offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Melish's office at (205) 783-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Melish?

    Please contact Dr. Melish's office at (205) 783-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Melish's office located?

    Dr. Melish's office is located in Birmingham, AL.