19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merkle, Internist in Hackettstown, NJ?
Dr. Jeffrey Merkle, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Hackettstown, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Merkle is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkle’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkle’s office at (908) 852-6400.
Is Dr. Merkle board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Merkle, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Merkle speak?
Dr. Merkle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Merkle treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Merkle 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. Merkle. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Overweight Child
- Body Weight
- Childhood Overweight
- Pediatric Overweight
- High BMI in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Merkle perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Jeffrey Merkle may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merkle's office.
Does Dr. Merkle accept my insurance?
Dr. Merkle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 852-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merkle accept in Hackettstown, NJ?
Dr. Merkle in Hackettstown, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Braven Health
Continental Benefits
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Highmark Inc.
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Martin's Point
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merkle's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Merkle's Primary Practice
254B Mountain Ave Ste 304
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
(908) 852-6400
What is Dr. Merkle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295721165.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merkle
What is Dr. Jeffrey Merkle's specialty?
Dr. Merkle is a Internist near Hackettstown, NJ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Merkle to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Jeffrey Merkle affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merkle is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center 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 Jeffrey Merkle accepting new patients in Hackettstown, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Jeffrey Merkle is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Merkle offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merkle's office at (908) 852-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jeffrey Merkle?
Please contact Dr. Merkle's office at (908) 852-6400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jeffrey Merkle have?
Dr. Jeffrey Merkle is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Pediatrics.
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