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Dr. Azher Merchant, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merchant, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Azher Merchant, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (443) 777-8023.

    Is Dr. Merchant board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Azher Merchant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Azher Merchant may include:

    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 (443) 777-8023 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Merchant in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia Health Solutions

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Intermountain Health

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Utah

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • University of Utah

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    Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?

    Dr. Azher Merchant's Primary Practice

    9000 Franklin Square Dr

    Baltimore, MD 21237

    (443) 777-8023

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    What is Dr. Merchant's NPI number?A 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 1427217314.

    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. Azher Merchant's specialty?

    Dr. Merchant is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

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

    Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with St. Mark's Hospital - Salt Lake City, Ut, Lone Peak Hospital, Commonspirit - Holy Cross Hospital - Jordan Valley, Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital, Intermountain Medical Center, Ashley Regional Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Azher Merchant accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Azher Merchant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (443) 777-8023 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Azher Merchant?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (443) 777-8023 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?

    Dr. Merchant's office is located in Baltimore, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Azher Merchant have?

    Dr. Azher Merchant is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.