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39 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Mercer, Trauma Surgeon in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Leo Mercer, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in El Paso, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercer’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercer’s office at (810) 262-9355.
Is Dr. Mercer board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Leo Mercer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Mercer speak?
Dr. Mercer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mercer treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Mercer 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. Mercer. 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:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
- S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- General Burn Injury
- Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Which procedures does Dr. Mercer perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Leo Mercer may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercer's office.
Does Dr. Mercer accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 262-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercer accept in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Mercer in El Paso, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
El Paso First Health Plans
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicaid
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Texas
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Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?
What is Dr. Mercer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508824335.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercer
What is Dr. Leo Mercer's specialty?
Dr. Mercer is a Trauma Surgeon near El Paso, TX. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Mercer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leo Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University Medical Center Of El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Leo Mercer accepting new patients in El Paso, TX?
Yes, Dr. Leo Mercer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leo Mercer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (810) 262-9355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leo Mercer?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (810) 262-9355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Leo Mercer have?
Dr. Leo Mercer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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