31 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melcher, Neurologist in Metairie, LA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Melcher?
Dr. Archibald Melcher, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and 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, and 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 as a Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Archibald 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 a Neurologist like Dr. Melcher typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- 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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
What procedures does a Neurologist like Dr. Melcher typically perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Melcher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Melcher's office located?
Dr. Archibald Melcher's Primary Practice
3800 Houma Blvd Ste 325
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-7337
What hospitals are Dr. Melcher affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Melcher has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Melcher's NPI number?A 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. Archibald Melcher's specialty?
What does a Neurologist do?
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.