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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merlin, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Thomas Merlin, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Merlin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merlin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merlin’s office at (817) 702-8840.
What languages does Dr. Merlin speak?
Dr. Merlin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merlin typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Merlin 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. Merlin. 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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merlin typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Merlin may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Merlin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merlin accept my insurance?
Dr. Merlin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 702-8840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merlin accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Merlin in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Cigna Group
HealthRight Group
JPS Connection
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Not Specified
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merlin's office located?
What is Dr. Merlin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merlin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215678040.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merlin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merlin
What is Dr. Thomas Merlin's specialty?
Dr. Merlin is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.
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 this Dr. Thomas Merlin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merlin is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center, Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Ohsu Hospital - Portland, Providence St. Vincent 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
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Is Thomas Merlin accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Merlin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Merlin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merlin's office at (817) 702-8840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Merlin?
Please contact Dr. Merlin's office at (817) 702-8840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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