32 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Melgar, Internist in Kalamazoo, MI?
Where did Dr. Melgar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Suny At Stony Brook Hlth Sci Ctr, Stony Brook Ny | State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Is Dr. Melgar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Melgar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Melgar speak?
Dr. Melgar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Melgar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Melgar 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. Melgar. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
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
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Melgar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Melgar 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. Melgar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Melgar accept my insurance?
Dr. Melgar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (269) 337-6345 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Melgar accept in Kalamazoo, MI?
Dr. Melgar in Kalamazoo, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Melgar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Melgar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Melgar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Melgar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Melgar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154390334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Melgar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Melgar
What is Dr. Thomas Melgar's specialty?
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.