Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Melinda J. Collins

Rheumatology
HackenSack Meridian health
HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, 
Paramus, NJ 

Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
HackenSack Meridian health
HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, 
Paramus, NJ 
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Overview

Melinda Collins is a Rheumatologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Collins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Her top areas of expertise are Chondrocalcinosis 2, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
NYIT College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Stony Brook University Hospital
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Hackensack University Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Anthem
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  • HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
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Clover Health
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • PPO
Highmark
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  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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Managed Medicaid
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Medica
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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MetroPlus Health
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

HMH - Rheumatology - Paramus
277 Forest Avenue, Suite 208, Paramus, NJ 7652.
Call: 201-523-9245
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      • Chondrocalcinosis 2
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      • Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)
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