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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melcher, Neurologist in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Archie Melcher, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Metairie, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Melcher graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Melcher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Melcher’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Melcher’s office at (504) 885-7337.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Melcher?
Dr. Archie Melcher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Melcher empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Metairie/LA community, Dr. Melcher is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Melcher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Sch Of Med, Neurology; University Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Tualne University | UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Melcher board certified in Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Archie Melcher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Melcher speak?
Dr. Melcher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Melcher treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Melcher 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. Melcher. 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:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage without Known Cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine Without Aura
- Migraine
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43019: Migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Melcher perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Archie Melcher may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Melcher's office.
Does Dr. Melcher accept my insurance?
Dr. Melcher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 885-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melcher accept in Metairie, LA?
Dr. Melcher in Metairie, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Pekin Insurance
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Melcher's office located?
Dr. Archie Melcher's Primary Practice
3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-7337
What is Dr. Melcher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melcher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578532818.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melcher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melcher
What is Dr. Archie Melcher's specialty?
Dr. Melcher is a Neurologist near Metairie, LA.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Melcher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Archie Melcher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Melcher is affiliated with East Jefferson General 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
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Is Archie Melcher accepting new patients in Metairie, LA?
Yes, Dr. Archie Melcher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Archie Melcher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Melcher's office at (504) 885-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Archie Melcher?
Please contact Dr. Melcher's office at (504) 885-7337 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Archie Melcher have?
Dr. Archie Melcher is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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