Dr. Joseph James Merlo, MD, PHD
Charleston, SC
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merlo, Clinical Pathologist in Charleston, SC?
What languages does Dr. Merlo speak?
Dr. Merlo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Merlo typically treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Merlo 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. Merlo. 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:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Merlo typically perform?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph James Merlo may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Merlo's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merlo accept my insurance?
Dr. Merlo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merlo accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Merlo in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merlo's office located?
Dr. Joseph James Merlo's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What hospitals are Dr. Merlo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Merlo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Merlo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225327596.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merlo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merlo