34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melton, Internist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Dennis Melton, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Melton graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC and completed his residency at Univ Of Al Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Atlanta Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Melton is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melton’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melton’s office at (404) 588-4680.
Where did Dr. Melton go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Atlanta Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Alabama Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn | Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Is Dr. Melton board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Melton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Melton speak?
Dr. Melton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Melton typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Melton 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. Melton. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
- PrEP for HIV
- HIV Prevention Medication
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
- Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
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 Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Melton typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dennis Melton 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
Please contact Dr. Melton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melton accept my insurance?
Dr. Melton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 588-4680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melton accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Melton in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Oscar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
US Health Group
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Where is Dr. Melton's office located?
Dr. Dennis Melton's Primary Practice
2140 Peachtree Rd NW Ste 232
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 588-4680
What is Dr. Melton's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982604336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melton
What is Dr. Dennis Melton's specialty?
Dr. Melton is a Internist near Atlanta, GA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Dennis Melton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melton is affiliated with Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Dennis Melton accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Dennis Melton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dennis Melton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (404) 588-4680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dennis Melton?
Please contact Dr. Melton's office at (404) 588-4680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dennis Melton have?
Dr. Dennis Melton is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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