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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Smolen, Family Medicine Specialist in Grandview, MO?
Dr. Melanie Smolen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Grandview, MO with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Smolen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Smolen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Smolen’s office at (816) 348-2260.
Is Dr. Smolen board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Smolen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Smolen speak?
Dr. Smolen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smolen typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Smolen 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. Smolen. 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:
- 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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Smolen typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Melanie Smolen may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Smolen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Smolen accept my insurance?
Dr. Smolen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 348-2260 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Smolen accept in Grandview, MO?
Dr. Smolen in Grandview, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Smolen's office located?
What is Dr. Smolen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Smolen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306817648.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Smolen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Smolen
What is Dr. Melanie Smolen's specialty?
Dr. Smolen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Grandview, MO.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melanie Smolen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Smolen is affiliated with The University Of Kansas Hospital, Saint Luke's East Hospital, Research Medical Center 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Melanie Smolen accepting new patients in Grandview, MO?
Yes, Dr. Melanie Smolen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melanie Smolen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Smolen's office at (816) 348-2260 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melanie Smolen?
Please contact Dr. Smolen's office at (816) 348-2260 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melanie Smolen have?
Dr. Melanie Smolen is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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