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Dr. Violeta De La Melena, MD

Tigard, OR

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. De La Melena, Surgeon in Tigard, OR?

    Dr. Violeta De La Melena, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tigard, OR with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. De La Melena is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De La Melena’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De La Melena’s office at (503) 297-7403.

    What languages does Dr. De La Melena speak?

    Dr. De La Melena and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. De La Melena treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. De La Melena 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. De La Melena. 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:

    • Estrogen Receptor Positive (ER+) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
    • Central Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
    • Lower-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
    • ER Positive Breast Cancer
    • Hormone-Sensitive Breast Cancer
    • Estrogen-Driven Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Right female breast cancer upper-outer
    • Upper-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner left female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
    • Right female breast cancer upper-inner
    • Upper-inner right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
    • Precancerous cells right breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
    • DCIS right breast
    • Left female breast central tumor
    • Malignant growth in central left female breast
    • Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
    • Precancerous cells left breast
    • Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
    • DCIS left breast
    • Mammary cancer
    • Breast carcinoma
    • Breast tumor
    • Right female breast cancer lower-outer
    • Lower-outer right female breast tumor
    • Malignant growth in lower-outer right female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z170: Estrogen receptor positive status [ER+]
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
    • C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
    • C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
    • C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
    • D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
    • C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
    • C50511: Malignant neoplasm of lower-outer quadrant of right female breast

    Also known as:

    • Estrogen Receptor Negative (ER-) Status
    • Breast Cancer
    • ER Negative Cancer
    • No Estrogen Receptors
    • Hormone Receptor Negative

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z171: Estrogen receptor negative status [ER-]

    Also known as:

    • Benign Breast Lump
    • Benign Tumor
    • Breast Disease
    • Non-cancerous breast mass
    • Breast fibroadenoma
    • Benign breast disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D241: Benign neoplasm of right breast

    Also known as:

    • Breast Pain
    • Breast Disease
    • Mastalgia
    • Tender Breasts
    • Sore Breasts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N644: Mastodynia

    Also known as:

    • Secondary Cancer in Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Cancer to Armpit Lymph Nodes
    • Axillary Lymph Node Cancer Spread
    • Lymph Node Metastasis in Armpit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C773: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of axilla and upper limb lymph nodes

    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:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Which procedures does Dr. De La Melena perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Violeta De La Melena may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. De La Melena's office.

    Does Dr. De La Melena accept my insurance?

    Dr. De La Melena accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (503) 297-7403 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. De La Melena accept in Tigard, OR?

    Dr. De La Melena in Tigard, OR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Atrio Health Plans

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • CareOregon

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • PacificSource

    • Providence Health Plans

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    Where is Dr. De La Melena's office located?

    Dr. Violeta De La Melena's Primary Practice

    12123 SW 69th Ave

    Tigard, OR 97223

    (503) 297-7403

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    Dr. Violeta De La Melena's Practice 2

    9555 SW Barnes Rd Ste 150

    Portland, OR 97225

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    Dr. Violeta De La Melena's Practice 3

    265 N Broadway

    Portland, OR 97227

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    What is Dr. De La Melena's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. De La Melena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568492767.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De La Melena?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De La Melena

    What is Dr. Violeta De La Melena's specialty?

    Dr. De La Melena is a Surgeon near Tigard, OR. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. De La Melena to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Violeta De La Melena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. De La Melena is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Violeta De La Melena accepting new patients in Tigard, OR?

    Yes, Dr. Violeta De La Melena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Violeta De La Melena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. De La Melena's office at (503) 297-7403 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Violeta De La Melena?

    Please contact Dr. De La Melena's office at (503) 297-7403 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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