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Who is Dr. Melton, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Scott Melton, MD, PHD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Melton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melton’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melton’s office.
What languages does Dr. Melton speak?
Dr. Melton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melton treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Melton 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. Melton. 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:
- Other Specified Aftercare
- Specific post-op care
- Specialized recovery care
- Follow-up for specific procedures
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5189: Encounter for other specified aftercare
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Internal Prosthetic Device Infection or Inflammation
- Internal implant infection
- Prosthetic device inflammation
- Infected internal implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8579XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Melton perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Scott Melton may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melton's office.
Does Dr. Melton accept my insurance?
Dr. Melton 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. Melton accept in Bangor, ME?
Dr. Melton in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cooperative Benefit Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
First Medical Health Plan
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Melton's office located?
What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831517622.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melton
What is Dr. Scott Melton's specialty?
Dr. Melton is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Bangor, ME.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Melton to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Scott Melton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melton is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, MaineGeneral Medical Center, Pen Bay Medical Center, St. Joseph Healthcare - Bangor, ME 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Scott Melton accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?
Yes, Dr. Scott Melton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Scott Melton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Scott Melton?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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