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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melka, Internist in Trenton, NJ?
Dr. Berhanu Melka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Trenton, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Melka is fluent in English and Amharic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melka’s office at (609) 394-6000.
Is Dr. Melka board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Berhanu Melka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melka speak?
Dr. Melka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Melka typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Melka 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. Melka. 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
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Melka typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Berhanu Melka may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Melka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melka accept my insurance?
Dr. Melka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 394-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melka accept in Trenton, NJ?
Dr. Melka in Trenton, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carepoint Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Heritage Health
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Jefferson Health
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Melka's office located?
What is Dr. Melka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740459874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melka
What is Dr. Berhanu Melka's specialty?
Dr. Melka is a Internist near Trenton, NJ.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Berhanu Melka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melka is affiliated with Hunterdon Medical Center, Thomas Jefferson University 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
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Is Berhanu Melka accepting new patients in Trenton, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Berhanu Melka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Berhanu Melka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melka's office at (609) 394-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Berhanu Melka?
Please contact Dr. Melka's office at (609) 394-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Berhanu Melka have?
Dr. Berhanu Melka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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