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Who is Dr. Kates, Internist in Healdsburg, CA?
Dr. Melanie Kates, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Healdsburg, CA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kates completed her residency at Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kates is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kates’s office at (707) 433-7258.
Where did Dr. Kates go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
Is Dr. Kates board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Kates, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kates speak?
Dr. Kates and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kates treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Kates 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. Kates. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Nerve Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Nerve Damage
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
Which procedures does Dr. Kates perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melanie Kates 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kates' office.
Does Dr. Kates accept my insurance?
Dr. Kates accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (707) 433-7258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kates accept in Healdsburg, CA?
Dr. Kates in Healdsburg, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Kates' office located?
What is Dr. Kates's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kates's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518911965.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kates?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kates
What is Dr. Melanie Kates's specialty?
Dr. Kates is a Internist near Healdsburg, CA.
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.
Contact Dr. Kates to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melanie Kates affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kates is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Melanie Kates accepting new patients in Healdsburg, CA?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Kates is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Kates offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kates's office at (707) 433-7258 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Kates?
Please contact Dr. Kates's office at (707) 433-7258 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Kates have?
Dr. Melanie Kates is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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