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Dr. Emily Melsom, MD

Lexington, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Melsom, Family Medicine Specialist in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Emily Melsom, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, SC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Melsom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melsom’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melsom’s office at (803) 358-1191.

    What languages does Dr. Melsom speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Melsom treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Melsom 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. Melsom. 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.

    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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    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:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • High Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Melsom perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Emily Melsom may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melsom's office.

    Does Dr. Melsom accept my insurance?

    Dr. Melsom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 358-1191 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Melsom accept in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Melsom in Lexington, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Melsom's office located?

    Dr. Emily Melsom's Primary Practice

    1316 N Lake Dr

    Lexington, SC 29072

    (803) 358-1191

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    Dr. Emily Melsom's Practice 2

    557 Columbia Ave

    Chapin, SC 29036

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    Dr. Emily Melsom's Practice 3

    2006 Augusta Hwy

    Lexington, SC 29072

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

    Dr. Melsom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356875348.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melsom?

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

    What is Dr. Emily Melsom's specialty?

    Dr. Melsom is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lexington, SC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Melsom to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Emily Melsom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Melsom is affiliated with Lexington 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with 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 Emily Melsom accepting new patients in Lexington, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Emily Melsom is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Emily Melsom offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Melsom's office at (803) 358-1191 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Emily Melsom?

    Please contact Dr. Melsom's office at (803) 358-1191 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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