Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Melissa W. Sum

Endocrinology
NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, 
New York, NY 
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Expertise in
3
conditions
NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Melissa Sum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Sum is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Parathyroidectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Sum is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Nyu Langone Hospitals
Hospital For Special Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
MetLife
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MetroPlus Health
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates
222 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sum has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

12 Total Publications

A Novel Risk Score to Predict Hungry Bone Syndrome After Parathyroidectomy for Renal Hyperparathyroidism.
A Novel Risk Score to Predict Hungry Bone Syndrome After Parathyroidectomy for Renal Hyperparathyroidism.
Journal: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Published: May 26, 2023
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Office

180 Fort Washington Ave Rm 904, 
New York, NY 
 (6.4 miles away)
212-305-2663
Languages Spoken:
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa W. Sum

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa W. Sum?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa W. Sum by calling their office at 212-481-1350. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melissa W. Sum a top-rated expert for Hyperparathyroidism?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa W. Sum is classified as an Advanced expert for Hyperparathyroidism, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Melissa W. Sum specialize in?

While Dr. Melissa W. Sum is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hyperparathyroidism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Melissa W. Sum participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melissa W. Sum has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa W. Sum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melissa W. Sum accept my insurance?

Dr. Melissa W. Sum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-481-1350 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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