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Who is Dr. Pierce, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Melinda Pierce, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Pierce is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pierce’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. Pierce’s office at (603) 359-9123.
What languages does Dr. Pierce speak?
Dr. Pierce and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Pierce treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Pierce 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. Pierce. 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:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Delayed Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
- Late puberty
- Slow puberty development
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
- E300: Delayed puberty
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- PWS
- Genetic obesity syndrome
- Developmental delay syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8711: Prader-Willi syndrome
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar risk
- Borderline diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E88819: Insulin resistance, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pierce perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melinda Pierce may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pierce's office.
Does Dr. Pierce accept my insurance?
Dr. Pierce accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 359-9123 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pierce accept in Seattle, WA?
Dr. Pierce in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Boeing
Cambia (Regence)
Community Health Plan of Washington
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Microsoft
Molina
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pierce's office located?
Dr. Melinda Pierce's Primary Practice
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(603) 359-9123
What is Dr. Pierce's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pierce's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316247323.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pierce?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pierce
What is Dr. Melinda Pierce's specialty?
Dr. Pierce is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Seattle, WA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Pierce to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melinda Pierce affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pierce is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Seattle Childrens 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 Pediatric Endocrinologist?
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Is Melinda Pierce accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?
Yes, Dr. Melinda Pierce is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melinda Pierce offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (603) 359-9123 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melinda Pierce?
Please contact Dr. Pierce's office at (603) 359-9123 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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