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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merk, Orthopedic Surgeon in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Bradley Merk, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lake Forest, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Merk completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Merk is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merk’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merk’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merk?
Dr. Bradley Merk, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Merk empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Fractures-Complex & Non Union, Trauma, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lake Forest/IL community, Dr. Merk is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Merk go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Orthopedic Surgery
Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | UNIVERSITY OF IL COLL OF MEDICINE
Is Dr. Merk board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Bradley Merk, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Merk speak?
Dr. Merk and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Merk treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Merk 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. Merk. 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.
Also known as:
- Broken Shin Bone
- Lower Leg Fracture
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Fibula Fracture
- Lower Leg Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82142D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82891D: Other fracture of right lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
- S82142A: Displaced bicondylar fracture of left tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shoulder Fracture
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Broken shoulder bone
- Upper arm bone break
- Humerus head fracture
- Shoulder bone injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42291D: Other displaced fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Broken Left Elbow Tip Bone
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Left Olecranon Fracture
- Left Elbow Tip Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52022D: Displaced fracture of olecranon process without intraarticular extension of left ulna, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Broken Left Lower Leg
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Left Lower Leg Break
- Left Tibia Fracture
- Left Fibula Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82892D: Other fracture of left lower leg, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Broken Upper Arm Bone
- Fractures
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Humerus Fracture
- Fractured Upper Arm Bone
- Upper Arm Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S42201D: Unspecified fracture of upper end of right humerus, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture near Knee
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Broken Shin Bone near Knee
- Upper Shin Bone Break
- Tibial Plateau Fracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- S82141D: Displaced bicondylar fracture of right tibia, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
What procedures does Dr. Merk perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Merk performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Merk. 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.
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Fracture Repair (Bimalleolar)
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
- Malleolar Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
- 27814: Open treatment of bimalleolar ankle fracture (eg, lateral and medial malleoli, or lateral and posterior malleoli, or medial and posterior malleoli), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
- Clavicle Fracture Surgery
- Collarbone Fixation
- Open Clavicle Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
- Forearm Bone Fracture Repair (Open Surgery)
- Open Tibial Plateau Fracture Repair
- Humerus Fracture Surgery
- Arm Bone Fixation
- Humeral Shaft Plating
- Radial Head Fracture Open Reduction
- Radius Bone Fracture Surgery
- Elbow Fracture Internal Fixation
- Radial Head Excision
- Knee Fracture Open Reduction
- Proximal Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Shin Bone Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
- 24665: Open treatment of radial head or neck fracture, includes internal fixation or radial head excision, when performed;
- 27536: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); bicondylar, with or without internal fixation
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
- Olecranon Fracture Repair
- Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
- Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
- 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
- Patellar fracture open reduction
- Kneecap internal fixation
- Patellectomy
CPT Codes:
- 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Upper Arm Bone Fracture
- Proximal Humerus Fracture Repair
- Shoulder Fracture Open Reduction
- Upper Arm Bone Break Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23615: Open treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, includes repair of tuberosity(s), when performed;
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Tibial Plateau Fracture
- Tibia Fracture Surgery
- Knee Fracture Repair
- Tibial Plateau Fixation
- Broken Shin Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27535: Open treatment of tibial fracture, proximal (plateau); unicondylar, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Elbow Ligament Repair
- Lateral collateral ligament repair
- LCL elbow repair
- Elbow stabilization surgery
- Local tissue elbow repair
CPT Codes:
- 24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue
Also known as:
- Tibia Fracture Repair with Rod and Screws
- Tibial Shaft Fracture Fixation
- Intramedullary Rod for Tibia Fracture
- Shin Bone Fracture Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27759: Treatment of tibial shaft fracture (with or without fibular fracture) by intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Humeral Condyle Fracture
- Elbow fracture surgery
- Humeral condyle fixation
- Open reduction internal fixation elbow
CPT Codes:
- 24579: Open treatment of humeral condylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Knee Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthrotomy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27403: Arthrotomy with meniscus repair, knee
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- CPAP Initiation and Management
- CPAP Setup
- Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management
Does Dr. Merk accept my insurance?
Dr. Merk accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merk accept in Lake Forest, IL?
Dr. Merk in Lake Forest, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merk's office located?
What is Dr. Merk's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740214881.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merk?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merk
What is Dr. Bradley Merk's specialty?
Dr. Merk is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Lake Forest, IL. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Merk to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bradley Merk affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merk is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial 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 Bradley Merk accepting new patients in Lake Forest, IL?
Yes, Dr. Bradley Merk is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bradley Merk offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merk's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bradley Merk?
Please contact Dr. Merk's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bradley Merk have?
Dr. Bradley Merk is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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