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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merino, Neurologist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Rodrigo Merino, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Merino completed his residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Neurology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery. Dr. Merino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merino’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merino’s office at (505) 272-3120.
Where did Dr. Merino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Neurology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, General Surgery
Medical School: Northwestern Uniiversity
What languages does Dr. Merino speak?
Dr. Merino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Merino treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Merino 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. Merino. 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:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Dystonia
- Cervical Dystonia
- Wry Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- G243: Spasmodic torticollis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Pick's Disease
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- FTD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G3101: Pick's disease
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
Also known as:
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine
- Common Migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Everyday Migraine
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43719: Chronic migraine without aura, intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Essential Tremor
- Tremor
- Essential tremor
- Familial Tremor
- Benign Essential Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- G250: Essential tremor
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Tremor
- Shaking
- Involuntary Shaking
- Essential Tremor
- Parkinsonian Tremor
ICD-10 Codes:
- R251: Tremor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Aphasia
- Difficulty speaking
- Language impairment
- Loss of speech
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4701: Aphasia
What procedures does Dr. Merino perform?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Merino 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. Merino. 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:
- Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
- Chemodenervation of neck muscles
- Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
- Neck spasm injection
CPT Codes:
- 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)
Also known as:
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine
- Chemodenervation for Migraine
- Botulinum Toxin Injection for Migraine
- Facial Nerve Block
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64615: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial, trigeminal, cervical spinal and accessory nerves, bilateral (eg, for chronic migraine)
Also known as:
- Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
- Extremity Chemodenervation
- Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
- Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)
CPT Codes:
- 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Merino accept my insurance?
Dr. Merino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (505) 272-3120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merino accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Merino in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Chevron
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
PreferredOne
Security Health Plan
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merino's office located?
Dr. Rodrigo Merino's Primary Practice
3200 Westhill Dr Ste 102
Wausau, WI 54401
(505) 272-3120
What is Dr. Merino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124127139.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merino
What is Dr. Rodrigo Merino's specialty?
Dr. Merino is a Neurologist near Wausau, WI.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Merino to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Rodrigo Merino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merino is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Marshfield Medical Center - Weston, Aspirus Stevens Point 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
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Is Rodrigo Merino accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Rodrigo Merino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rodrigo Merino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merino's office at (505) 272-3120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rodrigo Merino?
Please contact Dr. Merino's office at (505) 272-3120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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