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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sherwood, Cardiologist in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Melody Sherwood, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Amarillo, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sherwood is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherwood’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherwood’s office at (877) 634-0028.
What languages does Dr. Sherwood speak?
Dr. Sherwood and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sherwood treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Sherwood 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. Sherwood. 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:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Heart Transplant Aftercare
- Heart Transplantation
- Post-heart transplant care
- Heart transplant follow-up
- Cardiac transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4821: Encounter for aftercare following heart transplant
Which procedures does Dr. Sherwood perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melody Sherwood may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sherwood's office.
Does Dr. Sherwood accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherwood accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (877) 634-0028 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherwood accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Sherwood in Amarillo, 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
American Postal Workers Union APWU
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Sherwood's office located?
Dr. Melody Sherwood's Primary Practice
1901 Medi Park Dr Ste 2051
Amarillo, TX 79106
(877) 634-0028
What is Dr. Sherwood's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508079740.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherwood?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherwood
What is Dr. Melody Sherwood's specialty?
Dr. Sherwood is a Cardiologist near Amarillo, TX. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Sherwood to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melody Sherwood affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sherwood is affiliated with Baylor University Medical Center, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Melody Sherwood accepting new patients in Amarillo, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melody Sherwood is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melody Sherwood offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherwood's office at (877) 634-0028 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melody Sherwood?
Please contact Dr. Sherwood's office at (877) 634-0028 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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