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Who is Dr. Eelkema, Internist in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Melissa Eelkema is an Internist, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Eelkema is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eelkema’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eelkema’s office.
What languages does Dr. Eelkema speak?
Dr. Eelkema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Eelkema treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Eelkema 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. Eelkema. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Which procedures does Dr. Eelkema perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melissa Eelkema may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Eelkema's office.
Does Dr. Eelkema accept my insurance?
Dr. Eelkema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eelkema accept in Oakland, CA?
Dr. Eelkema in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alameda Alliance
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Sutter Health
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Where is Dr. Eelkema's office located?
What is Dr. Eelkema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eelkema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992168058.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eelkema?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eelkema
What is Dr. Melissa Eelkema's specialty?
Dr. Eelkema is a Internist near Oakland, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Eelkema to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melissa Eelkema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Eelkema 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 Internist?
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Is Melissa Eelkema accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Eelkema is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Eelkema offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eelkema's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Eelkema?
Please contact Dr. Eelkema's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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