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Who is Dr. Cassels, Pediatrician in Austin, TX?
Dr. Melody Cassels, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Austin, TX with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is a member of the Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Cassels is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cassels’s office at (512) 454-0406.
Is Dr. Cassels board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Melody Cassels, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Cassels speak?
Dr. Cassels and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Cassels treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cassels 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. Cassels. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Cassels perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Melody Cassels may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cassels' office.
Does Dr. Cassels accept my insurance?
Dr. Cassels accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (512) 454-0406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cassels accept in Austin, TX?
Dr. Cassels in Austin, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Cassels' office located?
Dr. Melody Cassels' Primary Practice
1305 W 34th St Ste 210
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 454-0406
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Travis County Medical Society
Member
Awards
Texas Rising Stars
What is Dr. Cassels's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cassels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467664003.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cassels?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cassels
What is Dr. Melody Cassels's specialty?
Dr. Cassels is a Pediatrician near Austin, TX. 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. Contact Dr. Cassels to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melody Cassels affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Cassels 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Melody Cassels accepting new patients in Austin, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melody Cassels is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melody Cassels offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cassels's office at (512) 454-0406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melody Cassels?
Please contact Dr. Cassels's office at (512) 454-0406 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melody Cassels have?
Dr. Melody Cassels is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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