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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melson, Hospitalist in Richmond, VA?
Dr. John Melson, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Melson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melson’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melson’s office at (434) 243-4394.
What languages does Dr. Melson speak?
Dr. Melson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Melson treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Melson 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. Melson. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Tumor
- Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
- C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal cancer
- Kidney carcinoma
- Renal cell carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C642: Malignant neoplasm of left kidney, except renal pelvis
Which procedures does Dr. Melson perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Melson may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melson's office.
Does Dr. Melson accept my insurance?
Dr. Melson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-4394 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melson accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Melson in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melson's office located?
What is Dr. Melson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679935886.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melson
What is Dr. John Melson's specialty?
Dr. Melson is a Hospitalist near Richmond, VA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Melson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Melson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melson is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is John Melson accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. John Melson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Melson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melson's office at (434) 243-4394 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Melson?
Please contact Dr. Melson's office at (434) 243-4394 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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