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14 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Samuel Melton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Monterey, CA. He has been practicing for over 14 years. Dr. Melton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melton’s office at (323) 226-6667.
What languages does Dr. Melton speak?
Dr. Melton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melton typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Melton 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. Melton. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
- S098XXA: Other specified injuries of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Melton typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Melton may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Melton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melton accept my insurance?
Dr. Melton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 226-6667 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melton accept in Monterey, CA?
Dr. Melton in Monterey, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
HealthRight Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Santa Cruz County
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melton's office located?
What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558558742.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melton
What is Dr. Samuel Melton's specialty?
Dr. Melton is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Monterey, CA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Samuel Melton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melton is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Samuel Melton accepting new patients in Monterey, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Melton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Melton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (323) 226-6667 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Melton?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (323) 226-6667 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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