29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merriman, Transplant Hepatologist in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Raphael Merriman, MD is a Transplant Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Sacramento, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Merriman graduated from National University Ireland and completed his residency at Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Gastroenterology Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Internal Medicine. Dr. Merriman is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merriman’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merriman’s office at (916) 732-4380.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merriman?
Dr. Raphael Merriman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Hepatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Merriman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Hepatology, Liver Disease-Alcohol Related, Liver Failure, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Sacramento/CA community, Dr. Merriman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Merriman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of California At San Francisco
Residency: Washington U/B-Jh/Slch Conc, Gastroenterology Barnes-Jewish Hosp-S Campus, Internal Medicine | Trinity College, University Of Dublin, University Of Dublin, School Of Medic
Medical School: National University Ireland
What languages does Dr. Merriman speak?
Dr. Merriman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Merriman treat?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Merriman 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. Merriman. 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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Primary biliary cholangitis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Bile Duct Disease
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
- PBC
- Autoimmune bile duct disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K743: Primary biliary cirrhosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis B
- Long-term Hepatitis B
- Persistent Hepatitis B
- Hep B
ICD-10 Codes:
- B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Complication
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Hepatic Transplant Complication
- Liver Graft Problem
- Post-Liver Transplant Issue
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8640: Unspecified complication of liver transplant
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
Also known as:
- Abnormal Liver or Bile Duct Imaging
- Abnormal liver scan
- Unusual bile duct imaging
- Liver imaging findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R932: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of liver and biliary tract
What procedures does Dr. Merriman perform?
As a Transplant Hepatologist, Dr. Merriman 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. Merriman. 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:
- Specialized Vein Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Selective Venous Catheterization
- Deep Vein Catheter Insertion
- Diagnostic Vein Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36012: Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch (eg, left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus)
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Catheter Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
- Transcatheter tissue sample
- Minimally invasive biopsy
- Biopsy using catheter
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
- 37200: Transcatheter biopsy
Also known as:
- Blood Vessel Blocking for Tumors or Organ Problems
- Vascular embolization
- Artery occlusion for tumors
- Organ ischemia embolization
- Therapeutic embolization
CPT Codes:
- 37243: Vascular embolization or occlusion, inclusive of all radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance necessary to complete the intervention; for tumors, organ ischemia, or infarction
Also known as:
- Revision of Liver Shunt (TIPS)
- TIPS revision
- Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt revision
- Liver shunt repair
CPT Codes:
- 37183: Revision Of Transvenous Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt(S) (Tips) (Includes Venous Access, Hepatic And Portal Vein Catheterization, Portography With Hemodynamic Evaluation, Intrahepatic Tract Recannulization/Dilatation, Stent Placement And All Associated Imaging Guidance And Documentation)
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Tumors
- RFA Liver
- Percutaneous Liver Ablation
- Liver Tumor Destruction
- Liver Cancer Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 47382: Ablation, 1 or more liver tumor(s), percutaneous, radiofrequency
Does Dr. Merriman accept my insurance?
Dr. Merriman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (916) 732-4380 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merriman accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Merriman in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Partnership Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merriman's office located?
Dr. Raphael Merriman's Primary Practice
1315 Alhambra Blvd Ste 210
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 732-4380
What is Dr. Merriman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merriman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942258728.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merriman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merriman
What is Dr. Raphael Merriman's specialty?
Dr. Merriman is a Transplant Hepatologist near Sacramento, CA. An internist with specialized knowledge and skills in gastroenterology, focusing on the comprehensive care of patients before and after liver transplantation, across all phases of the transplant process. The selection of suitable transplant candidates involves a multidisciplinary team experienced in assessing the severity and prognosis of liver disease to ensure optimal outcomes. Contact Dr. Merriman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raphael Merriman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merriman is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Raphael Merriman accepting new patients in Sacramento, CA?
Yes, Dr. Raphael Merriman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raphael Merriman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merriman's office at (916) 732-4380 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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