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Dr. Melissa Taylor, MD
Bethlehem, PA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Taylor, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Bethlehem, PA?
Dr. Melissa Taylor, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Bethlehem, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Taylor is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Taylor’s office.
What languages does Dr. Taylor speak?
Dr. Taylor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Taylor typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Taylor 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. Taylor. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Taylor typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Melissa Taylor may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Taylor's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Taylor accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Taylor's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Taylor's office located?
What is Dr. Taylor's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Taylor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518997444.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Taylor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Taylor
What is Dr. Melissa Taylor's specialty?
Dr. Taylor is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Bethlehem, PA.
What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?
An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.
Is this Dr. Melissa Taylor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Taylor 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
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Is Melissa Taylor accepting new patients in Bethlehem, PA?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Taylor is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Taylor offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Taylor's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Taylor?
Please contact Dr. Taylor's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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