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Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Pediatric Emergency Specialist
,Pediatrician
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Louisville, KY
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Puffenbarger, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Puffenbarger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Puffenbarger’s office at (314) 251-6299.
What languages does Dr. Puffenbarger speak?
Dr. Puffenbarger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Puffenbarger treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Puffenbarger 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. Puffenbarger. 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Right Lower Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Pain in lower right belly
- RLQ pain
- Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1031: Right lower quadrant pain
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
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:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Puffenbarger perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Puffenbarger's office.
Does Dr. Puffenbarger accept my insurance?
Dr. Puffenbarger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 251-6299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Puffenbarger accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Puffenbarger in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Altamed Health Services
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
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Where is Dr. Puffenbarger's office located?
Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger's Primary Practice
231 E Chestnut St
Louisville, KY 40202
(314) 251-6299
Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger's Practice 3
615 S New Ballas Rd # 1400
Saint Louis, MO 63141
(314) 251-6299
What is Dr. Puffenbarger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Puffenbarger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023377769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Puffenbarger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Puffenbarger
What is Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger's specialty?
Dr. Puffenbarger is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY. A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes. Contact Dr. Puffenbarger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Puffenbarger is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Uk Albert B. Chandler Hospital - Pavilion H, Norton Womens And 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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Is Melissa Puffenbarger accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Puffenbarger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Puffenbarger's office at (314) 251-6299 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Puffenbarger?
Please contact Dr. Puffenbarger's office at (314) 251-6299 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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