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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merkwan, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Yankton, SD?
Dr. Courtney Merkwan is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Yankton, SD. She is board certified. Dr. Merkwan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkwan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkwan’s office at (605) 668-8100.
Is Dr. Merkwan board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Courtney Merkwan is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merkwan speak?
Dr. Merkwan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkwan typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Merkwan 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. Merkwan. 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
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkwan typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Courtney Merkwan 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. Merkwan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merkwan accept my insurance?
Dr. Merkwan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 668-8100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merkwan accept in Yankton, SD?
Dr. Merkwan in Yankton, SD 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Medica Group
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Merkwan's office located?
What is Dr. Merkwan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merkwan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295908770.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkwan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merkwan
What is Dr. Courtney Merkwan's specialty?
Dr. Merkwan is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Yankton, SD.
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. Courtney Merkwan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merkwan is affiliated with Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Bryan East Campus 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 Courtney Merkwan accepting new patients in Yankton, SD?
Yes, Dr. Courtney Merkwan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Courtney Merkwan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merkwan's office at (605) 668-8100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Courtney Merkwan?
Please contact Dr. Merkwan's office at (605) 668-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Courtney Merkwan have?
Dr. Courtney Merkwan is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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