Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asuncion, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Van Nuys, CA?
Is Dr. Asuncion board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Merlyn Asuncion, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asuncion speak?
Dr. Asuncion and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asuncion typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Asuncion 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. Asuncion. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Asuncion typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Merlyn Asuncion may include:
Please contact Dr. Asuncion's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asuncion accept my insurance?
Dr. Asuncion accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 781-2796 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asuncion accept in Van Nuys, CA?
Dr. Asuncion in Van Nuys, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asuncion's office located?
Dr. Merlyn Asuncion's Primary Practice
14555 Hamlin St Ste 108
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 781-2796
What hospitals are Dr. Asuncion affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Asuncion has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asuncion's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asuncion's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679656193.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asuncion?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asuncion