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Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones, MD
San Antonio, TX
17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Frei-Jones, Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones, MD is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Frei-Jones is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Frei-Jones’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Frei-Jones’s office at (210) 743-2300.
What languages does Dr. Frei-Jones speak?
Dr. Frei-Jones and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Frei-Jones treat?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, Dr. Frei-Jones 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. Frei-Jones. 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease (Stable)
- Sickle Cell-Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle cell anemia without crisis
- Chronic sickle cell disease
- Stable sickle cell
- Hb SC Disease
- Sickle Hemoglobin C Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D571: Sickle-cell disease without crisis
- D5720: Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease without crisis
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Vascular Malformation
- Birth Defect
- Limb Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Blood Vessel Birth Defect
- Vascular Anomaly
- Limb Vascular Defect
- Congenital Anomaly
- Congenital Disorder
- Congenital Limb Anomalies
- Limb Malformations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q279: Congenital malformation of peripheral vascular system, unspecified
- Q899: Congenital malformation, unspecified
- Q872: Congenital malformation syndromes predominantly involving limbs
Also known as:
- Beta Thalassemia
- Alpha Thalassemia
- Thalassemia
- Beta thalassemia
- Alpha thalassemia
- Alpha thalassemia X-linked intellectual disability syndrome
- Beta-thalassemia major', 'Cooley's anemia
- Thalassemia intermedia
- Alpha Thalassemia Trait
- Hemoglobin H Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D561: Beta thalassemia
- D560: Alpha thalassemia
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Beta Zero Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thalassemia
- Beta thalassemia
- Sickle Beta Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta Thalassemia
- Sickle Beta-0 Thalassemia
- Hb S/Beta-0 Thalassemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5740: Sickle-cell thalassemia without crisis
- D5742: Sickle-cell thalassemia beta zero without crisis
Also known as:
- Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1800: Hemangioma unspecified site
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Hemoglobin Disorder
- Anemia
- Rare hemoglobinopathy
- Uncommon blood disorder
- Genetic blood condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- D582: Other hemoglobinopathies
Also known as:
- Hereditary Spherocytosis
- Anemia
- Hereditary spherocytosis
- Congenital Hemolytic Anemia
- Minkowski-Chauffard Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D580: Hereditary spherocytosis
Also known as:
- Birthmark
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Hemangioma
- Vascular birthmark
- Red birthmark
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1809: Hemangioma of other sites
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lymphangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Lymphatic malformation
- Cystic hygroma
- Benign lymphatic tumor
- Lymph vessel growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D181: Lymphangioma, any site
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Which procedures does Dr. Frei-Jones perform as a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
As a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Frei-Jones' office.
Does Dr. Frei-Jones accept my insurance?
Dr. Frei-Jones accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 743-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Frei-Jones accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Frei-Jones in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Community First Health Plans
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Frei-Jones' office located?
Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones' Primary Practice
903 W Martin St # 49
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 743-2300
Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones' Practice 3
4502 Medical Dr Fl 10
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 743-2300
What is Dr. Frei-Jones's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Frei-Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316133119.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Frei-Jones?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Frei-Jones
What is Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones's specialty?
Dr. Frei-Jones is a Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist near San Antonio, TX. A pediatrician trained in the integration of pediatrics, hematology, and oncology, specializing in the recognition and management of blood disorders and cancer in children. This expert provides comprehensive care for conditions such as anemia, bleeding disorders, and various pediatric cancers. Contact Dr. Frei-Jones to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Frei-Jones is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist?
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Is Melissa Frei-Jones accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Frei-Jones offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Frei-Jones's office at (210) 743-2300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Frei-Jones?
Please contact Dr. Frei-Jones's office at (210) 743-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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