Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melancon, Transplant Surgeon in Washington, DC?
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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Melancon typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Melancon typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Melancon affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Melancon has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Melancon's NPI number?A 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