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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wahba, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Melissa Wahba, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wahba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahba’s office at (813) 745-3980.
Is Dr. Wahba board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Wahba, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wahba speak?
Dr. Wahba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wahba typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wahba 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. Wahba. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wahba typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wahba performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Wahba. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
- Post-void residual urine measurement
- Bladder capacity ultrasound
- Non-imaging bladder scan
CPT Codes:
- 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging
Does Dr. Wahba accept my insurance?
Dr. Wahba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 745-3980 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wahba accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Wahba in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Wahba's office located?
Dr. Melissa Wahba's Primary Practice
12902 Usf Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 745-3980
What is Dr. Wahba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wahba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316150915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wahba
What is Dr. Melissa Wahba's specialty?
Dr. Wahba is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Tampa, FL.
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 this Dr. Melissa Wahba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wahba is affiliated with Adventhealth Tampa, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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
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Is Melissa Wahba accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Wahba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Wahba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wahba's office at (813) 745-3980 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Wahba?
Please contact Dr. Wahba's office at (813) 745-3980 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Wahba have?
Dr. Melissa Wahba is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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