37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mergaman, Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist in Lansdale, PA?
Dr. Jay Mergaman, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lansdale, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years. Dr. Mergaman graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine and completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery. Dr. Mergaman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mergaman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mergaman’s office at (215) 321-3737.
Where did Dr. Mergaman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; Christiana Care Hlth Servs Inc, General Surgery | Christiana Care Health Servs Inc | PCOM/Christiana Care Health System Program
Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica | Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine | Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mergaman speak?
Dr. Mergaman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mergaman typically treat?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mergaman 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. Mergaman. 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:
- Long-Term Opioid Pain Reliever Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic opioid therapy
- Ongoing narcotic pain medication
- Opioid analgesic use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79891: Long term (current) use of opiate analgesic
Also known as:
- Lower Back and Tailbone Spinal Degeneration
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Lumbosacral Spondylosis
- Lower Back Arthritis
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M47817: Spondylosis without myelopathy or radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mergaman typically perform?
As a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mergaman 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. Mergaman. 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:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (Guided)
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection (Additional Levels)
- Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Lower Back Pain Injection with Guidance
- Lower Back Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Paravertebral Facet Injection (Lumbar/Sacral)
CPT Codes:
- 64484: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, each additional level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64495: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; third and any additional level(s) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Lumbar/Sacral Facet Joint Nerve Destruction (Additional)
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Spine
- Lumbar Facet Denervation
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 64636: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, each additional facet joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Facet Joint Nerve Ablation (Lumbar/Sacral)
- Lumbar Facet Joint Denervation
- Sacral Facet Nerve Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back Pain
CPT Codes:
- 64635: Destruction by neurolytic agent, paravertebral facet joint nerve(s), with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT); lumbar or sacral, single facet joint
Does Dr. Mergaman accept my insurance?
Dr. Mergaman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 321-3737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mergaman accept in Lansdale, PA?
Dr. Mergaman in Lansdale, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Mergaman's office located?
Dr. Jay Mergaman's Primary Practice
125 Medical Campus Dr Ste 205
Lansdale, PA 19446
(215) 321-3737
What is Dr. Mergaman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mergaman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417915810.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mergaman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mergaman
What is Dr. Jay Mergaman's specialty?
Dr. Mergaman is a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist near Lansdale, PA.
What does a Pain Medicine Specialist - Anesthesiologist do?
In both hospital and outpatient settings, an anesthesiologist offers patients with acute, chronic, and/or cancer pain a high standard of care by serving as their primary care physician or consultant. Moreover, the anesthesiologist collaborates with other specialists to coordinate the needs of patient care.
Is this Dr. Jay Mergaman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mergaman is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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 Jay Mergaman accepting new patients in Lansdale, PA?
Yes, Dr. Jay Mergaman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jay Mergaman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mergaman's office at (215) 321-3737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jay Mergaman?
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