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Dr. Melissa Asuncion, MD

Frederick, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Asuncion, Family Medicine Specialist in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Melissa Asuncion, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Asuncion completed her residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Family Medicine. Dr. Asuncion is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asuncion’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asuncion’s office at (240) 215-6310.

    Where did Dr. Asuncion go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Family Medicine

    • Medical School: Perpetual Help Coll Of Med- Binan- Laguna- Philippines

    Is Dr. Asuncion board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Asuncion, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Asuncion speak?

    Dr. Asuncion and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Asuncion treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asuncion 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. Asuncion. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Asuncion perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Melissa Asuncion may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Asuncion's office.

    Does Dr. Asuncion accept my insurance?

    Dr. Asuncion accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 215-6310 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Asuncion accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Asuncion in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Asuncion's office located?

    Dr. Melissa Asuncion's Primary Practice

    1562 Opossumtown Pike Ste 301

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (240) 215-6310

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    Dr. Melissa Asuncion's Practice 2

    504 E Ridgeville Blvd

    Mount Airy, MD 21771

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    Dr. Melissa Asuncion's Practice 3

    400 W 7th St

    Frederick, MD 21701

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

    Dr. Asuncion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396749834.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asuncion?

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

    What is Dr. Melissa Asuncion's specialty?

    Dr. Asuncion is a Family Medicine Specialist near Frederick, MD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Asuncion to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Melissa Asuncion affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Asuncion is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Melissa Asuncion accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Melissa Asuncion is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Melissa Asuncion offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Asuncion's office at (240) 215-6310 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Melissa Asuncion?

    Please contact Dr. Asuncion's office at (240) 215-6310 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Melissa Asuncion have?

    Dr. Melissa Asuncion is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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