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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mellon, Trauma Surgeon in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Christopher Mellon, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mellon is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mellon’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mellon’s office at (602) 996-4747.
What languages does Dr. Mellon speak?
Dr. Mellon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Mellon treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Mellon 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. Mellon. 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:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72001A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Head Laceration
- Wounds and Injuries
- Head Cut
- Deep Head Cut
- Head Wound
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- mTBI
- Head Injury
- Brain Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X9A: Concussion with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Bacterial Infection
- Skin Infection
- Flesh-eating disease
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Gangrene
ICD-10 Codes:
- M726: Necrotizing fasciitis
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown type
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490XA: Injury, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Hip Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Hip
- Right Femur Fracture
- Thigh Bone Break
- Hip Bone Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72141A: Displaced intertrochanteric fracture of right femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Mellon perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Mellon may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mellon's office.
Does Dr. Mellon accept my insurance?
Dr. Mellon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 996-4747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mellon accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Mellon in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
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Where is Dr. Mellon's office located?
Dr. Christopher Mellon's Primary Practice
16601 N 40th St Ste 204
Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 996-4747
Dr. Christopher Mellon's Practice 2
7351 E Osborn Rd Ste 200B
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 324-7217
What is Dr. Mellon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mellon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669835823.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mellon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mellon
What is Dr. Christopher Mellon's specialty?
Dr. Mellon is a Trauma Surgeon near Phoenix, AZ. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Mellon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Mellon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mellon is affiliated with Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Christopher Mellon accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Mellon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Mellon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mellon's office at (602) 996-4747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Mellon?
Please contact Dr. Mellon's office at (602) 996-4747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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