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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ortiz Melo, Nephrologist in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Raleigh, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ortiz Melo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ortiz Melo’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ortiz Melo’s office at (800) 266-3853.
Is Dr. Ortiz Melo board certified in Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. David Ortiz Melo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ortiz Melo speak?
Dr. Ortiz Melo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Ortiz Melo treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Ortiz Melo 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. Ortiz Melo. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 3b
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M0600: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Large Bowel Crohn's with Issues
- Complicated Crohn's Colitis', 'Colonic Crohn's with Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50118: Crohn's disease of large intestine with other complication
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Which procedures does Dr. Ortiz Melo perform as a Nephrologist?
As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. David Ortiz Melo may include:
- Dialysis
- Kidney and Urinary Perfusion Scan
- Kidney Biopsy
- Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Ultrasound
- Nephrology Consultation
- Nephrology Follow Up
- Peritoneal Dialysis
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ortiz Melo's office.
Does Dr. Ortiz Melo accept my insurance?
Dr. Ortiz Melo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 266-3853 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ortiz Melo accept in Raleigh, NC?
Dr. Ortiz Melo in Raleigh, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Virginia Mason Medical Center
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Where is Dr. Ortiz Melo's office located?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo's Primary Practice
3400 Wake Forest Rd Ste 310
Raleigh, NC 27609
(800) 266-3853
Dr. David Ortiz Melo's Practice 3
300 Meadowmont Village Cir Ste 311
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
What is Dr. Ortiz Melo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ortiz Melo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306046776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ortiz Melo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ortiz Melo
What is Dr. David Ortiz Melo's specialty?
Dr. Ortiz Melo is a Nephrologist near Raleigh, NC. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Ortiz Melo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Ortiz Melo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ortiz Melo is affiliated with Duke University 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
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Is David Ortiz Melo accepting new patients in Raleigh, NC?
Yes, Dr. David Ortiz Melo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Ortiz Melo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz Melo's office at (800) 266-3853 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Ortiz Melo?
Please contact Dr. Ortiz Melo's office at (800) 266-3853 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. David Ortiz Melo have?
Dr. David Ortiz Melo is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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