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Who is Dr. Melancon, Transplant Surgeon in Washington, DC?
Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Melancon completed his residency at Tulane University School Of Med. Dr. Melancon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melancon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melancon’s office at (202) 715-4225.
Where did Dr. Melancon go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane University School Of Med
Medical School: Tulane University of Louisiana --
Is Dr. Melancon board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Melancon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Melancon speak?
Dr. Melancon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melancon treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Melancon 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. Melancon. 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:
- Kidney Transplant Aftercare
- Kidney Transplantation
- Post-kidney transplant care
- Kidney transplant follow-up
- Renal transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does Dr. Melancon perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Melancon performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Melancon. 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:
- Kidney Transplant (without removing old kidney)
- Open Kidney Removal from Living Donor
- Renal Allotransplantation
- Kidney Graft Implantation
- New Kidney Surgery
- Living Donor Nephrectomy
- Kidney Donation Surgery
- Open Donor Kidney Harvest
CPT Codes:
- 50360: Renal allotransplantation, implantation of graft; without recipient nephrectomy
- 50320: Donor nephrectomy (including cold preservation); open, from living donor
Also known as:
- Preparing a Donor Kidney for Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Preparation
- Donor Kidney Backbench Preparation
- Renal Allograft Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 50323: Backbench standard preparation of cadaver donor renal allograft prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat, diaphragmatic and retroperitoneal attachments, excision of adrenal gland, and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Donor Kidney Preparation for Transplant
- Renal Allograft Preparation
- Kidney Transplant Organ Prep
- Living Donor Kidney Dissection
CPT Codes:
- 50325: Backbench standard preparation of living donor renal allograft (open or laparoscopic) prior to transplantation, including dissection and removal of perinephric fat and preparation of ureter(s), renal vein(s), and renal artery(s), ligating branches, as necessary
Also known as:
- Kidney Biopsy
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Fistula Ligation or Banding
- AV Fistula Closure
- Fistula Banding
- Angioaccess Revision
CPT Codes:
- 37607: Ligation or banding of angioaccess arteriovenous fistula
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Melancon accept my insurance?
Dr. Melancon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4225 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melancon accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Melancon in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melancon's office located?
Dr. Joseph Melancon's Primary Practice
2131 K St NW Ste 800
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 715-4225
What is Dr. Melancon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melancon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760432108.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melancon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melancon
What is Dr. Joseph Melancon's specialty?
Dr. Melancon is a Transplant Surgeon near Washington, DC. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Melancon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Joseph Melancon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melancon is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Alexandria 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 Joseph Melancon accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Melancon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Melancon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melancon's office at (202) 715-4225 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Melancon?
Please contact Dr. Melancon's office at (202) 715-4225 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Melancon have?
Dr. Joseph Melancon is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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