Dr. Melissa Patton, MD
Nashville, TN
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Patton, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Nashville, TN?
What languages does Dr. Patton speak?
Dr. Patton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Patton typically treat?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Patton 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. Patton. 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:
- Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
- Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
- Benign Cecum Polyp
- Benign Sigmoid Colon Polyp
- Benign Tumor
- Colonic Polyps
- Colon Polyps
- Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
- Transverse colon adenoma
- Transverse colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
- Ascending colon adenoma
- Ascending colon benign tumor
- Non-cancerous cecum growth
- Cecal adenoma
- Cecum benign tumor
- Non-cancerous sigmoid colon growth
- Sigmoid colon adenoma
- Sigmoid colon benign tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
- D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon
- D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum
- D125: Benign neoplasm of sigmoid colon
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Sterilization Procedure
- Tubal Ligation
- Vasectomy
- Permanent contraception
- Tubal ligation
- Surgical birth control
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z302: Encounter for sterilization
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
What procedures does an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Patton typically perform?
As an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Patton may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Patton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Patton accept my insurance?
Dr. Patton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 221-4474 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Patton accept in Nashville, TN?
Dr. Patton in Nashville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Auxiant
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Patton's office located?
Dr. Melissa Patton's Primary Practice
1010 Airpark Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 221-4474
What hospitals are Dr. Patton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Patton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Patton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Patton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144411331.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Patton