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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 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vanover is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vanover’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Vanover typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
Also known as:
- Umbilical Hernia
- Hernia
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy
- Ostomy
- Feeding Tube Opening
- Stomach Stoma
- G-tube
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z931: Gastrostomy status
What procedures does a Pediatric Surgeon like Dr. Vanover typically perform?
As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Vanover 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Also known as:
- Simple Pilonidal Cyst Removal
- Pilonidal Sinus Excision
- Tailbone Cyst Removal
- Sacrococcygeal Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11770: Excision of pilonidal cyst or sinus; simple
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 Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other TPA
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Pediatric Surgeon do?
Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents.
Is this Dr. Melissa Vanover affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vanover is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, Uc Davis Medical Center, Sutter Roseville Medical Center, Adventist Health And Rideout, Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center 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
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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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