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51 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Meharg, Internist in Leesport, PA?
Dr. John Meharg, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Leesport, PA. He has been practicing for over 51 years. Dr. Meharg is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meharg’s office at (610) 376-4841.
Where did Dr. Meharg go to medical school and complete their residency?
What languages does Dr. Meharg speak?
Dr. Meharg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Meharg typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Meharg 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. Meharg. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia of Chronic Disease
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia of Inflammation or Chronic Disease
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia of Inflammation
- ACD
- Anemia from long-term illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D638: Anemia in other chronic diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Mixed Heart Failure
- Biventricular Heart Failure
- Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5040: Unspecified combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Meharg typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. John Meharg 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
Please contact Dr. Meharg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Meharg accept my insurance?
Dr. Meharg accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 376-4841 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Meharg accept in Leesport, PA?
Dr. Meharg in Leesport, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Independence Health Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Meharg's office located?
What is Dr. Meharg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Meharg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447364450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meharg?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meharg
What is Dr. John Meharg's specialty?
Dr. Meharg is a Internist near Leesport, PA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. John Meharg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Meharg is affiliated with Sequoia 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 John Meharg accepting new patients in Leesport, PA?
Yes, Dr. John Meharg is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Meharg offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Meharg's office at (610) 376-4841 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Meharg?
Please contact Dr. Meharg's office at (610) 376-4841 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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