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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercer, Transplant Surgeon in Omaha, NE?
Dr. David Mercer, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercer’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercer’s office at (402) 559-5000.
What languages does Dr. Mercer speak?
Dr. Mercer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mercer treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Mercer 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. Mercer. 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:
- Malabsorption After Surgery
- After Surgery
- Malabsorption Syndromes
- Postoperative Malabsorption
- Nutrient Absorption Issues After Surgery
- Surgical Malabsorption
ICD-10 Codes:
- K912: Postsurgical malabsorption, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Short Bowel Syndrome
- Intestinal Failure
- Short Gut Syndrome
- SBS
- Gut Failure
- Bowel Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K90829: Short bowel syndrome, unspecified
- K9083: Intestinal failure
Also known as:
- Hirschsprung's Disease
- Birth Defects
- Colonic Disease
- Hirschsprung disease
- Congenital Megacolon
- Aganglionic Megacolon
- Hirschsprung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q431: Hirschsprung's disease
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Which procedures does Dr. Mercer perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. David Mercer may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercer's office.
Does Dr. Mercer accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 559-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercer accept in Omaha, NE?
Dr. Mercer in Omaha, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Genesis Health System
HealthPartners
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Minnesota
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?
Dr. David Mercer's Primary Practice
988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr
Omaha, NE 68198
(402) 559-5000
What is Dr. Mercer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104933878.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercer
What is Dr. David Mercer's specialty?
Dr. Mercer is a Transplant Surgeon near Omaha, NE. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Mercer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercer is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, NM, North Kansas City Hospital, Nebraska Medical Center, Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Transplant Surgeon?
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Is David Mercer accepting new patients in Omaha, NE?
Yes, Dr. David Mercer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Mercer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (402) 559-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Mercer?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (402) 559-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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