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Dr. Nishant Merchant, MD

Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merchant, Critical Care Surgeon in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Nishant Merchant, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hartford, CT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (860) 246-2071.

    What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?

    Dr. Merchant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Gujarati

    What conditions does Dr. Merchant treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, 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.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    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:

    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S066X0A: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Hypotension
    • Blood Pressure Drop
    • Fainting Spells

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I959: Hypotension, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Volume Shock
    • Shock
    • Hypovolemic Shock
    • Hemorrhagic Shock
    • Fluid Loss Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R571: Hypovolemic shock

    Which procedures does Dr. Merchant perform as a Critical Care Surgeon?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Nishant Merchant may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merchant's office.

    Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 246-2071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Merchant in Hartford, CT 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx

    • State of Connecticut

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?

    Dr. Nishant Merchant's Primary Practice

    85 Seymour St Ste 415

    Hartford, CT 06106

    (860) 246-2071

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    Dr. Nishant Merchant's Practice 2

    399 Farmington Ave Ste 200

    Farmington, CT 06032

    (860) 246-2071

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    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 1609035021.

    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. Nishant Merchant's specialty?

    Dr. Merchant is a Critical Care Surgeon near Hartford, CT. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Merchant to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nishant Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Hartford Hospital 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 Nishant Merchant accepting new patients in Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Nishant Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nishant Merchant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (860) 246-2071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nishant Merchant?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (860) 246-2071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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