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Dr. Lourdes Melendez, MD
Caguas, PR
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Melendez, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Caguas, PR?
Dr. Lourdes Melendez, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Caguas, PR with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Melendez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melendez’s office at (787) 646-5984.
What languages does Dr. Melendez speak?
Dr. Melendez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Melendez typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Melendez 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. Melendez. 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:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Melendez typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Lourdes Melendez may include:
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melendez accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Melendez's office located?
What is Dr. Melendez's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melendez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568448975.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melendez?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melendez
What is Dr. Lourdes Melendez's specialty?
Dr. Melendez is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Caguas, PR.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Lourdes Melendez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Melendez 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Lourdes Melendez accepting new patients in Caguas, PR?
Yes, Dr. Lourdes Melendez is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lourdes Melendez offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (787) 646-5984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lourdes Melendez?
Please contact Dr. Melendez's office at (787) 646-5984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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