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Who is Dr. Merchant, Infectious Disease Specialist in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Shehzad Merchant, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Buffalo, NY. He is board certified. Dr. Merchant graduated from Aga Khan University and completed his residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (716) 859-2175.
Where did Dr. Merchant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Program
Medical School: Aga Khan University | Foreign
Is Dr. Merchant board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shehzad Merchant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?
Dr. Merchant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infective Endocarditis
- Endocarditis
- Heart valve infection
- Bacterial endocarditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I330: Acute and subacute infective endocarditis
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shehzad Merchant may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (716) 859-2175 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Buffalo, NY?
Dr. Merchant in Buffalo, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independent Health Association
Lifetime Healthcare
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?
What is Dr. Merchant's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346253267.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchant
What is Dr. Shehzad Merchant's specialty?
Dr. Merchant is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Buffalo, NY.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shehzad Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Olean General Hospital, Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shehzad Merchant accepting new patients in Buffalo, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shehzad Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shehzad Merchant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (716) 859-2175 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shehzad Merchant?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (716) 859-2175 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shehzad Merchant have?
Dr. Shehzad Merchant is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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