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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lefta, Pediatrician in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Mellani Lefta is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lefta is fluent in English and Albanian, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lefta’s office at (502) 636-4929.
What languages does Dr. Lefta speak?
Dr. Lefta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lefta typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Lefta 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. Lefta. 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:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Lefta typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Mellani Lefta may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Lefta's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lefta accept my insurance?
Dr. Lefta accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 636-4929 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lefta accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Lefta in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lefta's office located?
Dr. Mellani Lefta's Primary Practice
3026 Poplar Level Rd
Louisville, KY 40217
(502) 636-4929
What is Dr. Lefta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lefta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356760912.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lefta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lefta
What is Dr. Mellani Lefta's specialty?
Dr. Lefta is a Pediatrician near Louisville, KY.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Mellani Lefta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lefta is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Mellani Lefta accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Mellani Lefta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mellani Lefta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lefta's office at (502) 636-4929 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mellani Lefta?
Please contact Dr. Lefta's office at (502) 636-4929 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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