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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vanover, Pediatric Surgeon in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Melissa Vanover, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Vanover is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanover’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vanover’s office at (916) 734-2724.
What languages does Dr. Vanover speak?
Dr. Vanover and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Vanover treat?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Vanover 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. Vanover. 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:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Appendix Inflammation
- Appendix Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K37: Unspecified appendicitis
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
Also known as:
- Bilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Double Groin Hernia
- Hernia in Both Groins
- Non-obstructed Inguinal Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4020: Bilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Abdominal Bloating
- Gas
- Gas in the Digestive Tract
- Bloated Stomach
- Swollen Belly
- Gaseous Distension
ICD-10 Codes:
- R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Tailbone Disorder
- Sacrococcygeal cyst
- Pilonidal sinus
- Tailbone cyst
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0591: Pilonidal cyst without abscess
Also known as:
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infant Pyloric Stenosis
- Birth Defects
- Stomach Disorder
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Pyloric Stenosis in Babies
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- IHPS
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q400: Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
Which procedures does Dr. Vanover perform as a Pediatric Surgeon?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Vanover may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Vanover's office.
Does Dr. Vanover accept my insurance?
Dr. Vanover accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 734-2724 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vanover accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Vanover in Sacramento, CA 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
Centene
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
Partnership Health Plan
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Vanover's office located?
What is Dr. Vanover's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vanover's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467886697.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vanover?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vanover
What is Dr. Melissa Vanover's specialty?
Dr. Vanover is a Pediatric Surgeon near Sacramento, CA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Vanover to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Vanover affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanover is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento 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
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Is Melissa Vanover accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Vanover is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Vanover offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vanover's office at (916) 734-2724 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Vanover?
Please contact Dr. Vanover's office at (916) 734-2724 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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