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Who is Dr. Mercer, Transplant Surgeon in Omaha, NE?
Dr. David Mercer, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Omaha, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercer’s practice accepts Medicare 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 a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Mercer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
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
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Mercer typically perform?
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
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation
HealthPartners
Medicare
State of Minnesota
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?
Unmc Physicians Nebraska Medical Center
987400 Nebraska Medical Ctr # M
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.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. David Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercer is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital - Albuquerque, Nm, Nkc Health, Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center, Nebraska Medical Center, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Neosho Memorial Regional 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 a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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Connect with DR. Mercer
Unmc Physicians Nebraska Medical Center
987400 Nebraska Medical Ctr # M
Omaha, NE 68198