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Who is Dr. Merrill, Surgeon in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Andrea Merrill, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Merrill is fluent in English, Albanian, and Armenian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrill’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrill’s office at (434) 654-8715.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merrill?
Dr. Andrea Merrill, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Merrill empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breast Cancer & Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charlottesville/VA community, Dr. Merrill is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Merrill speak?
Dr. Merrill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Albanian
Armenian
English
What conditions does Dr. Merrill treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill. 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:
- Early Breast Cancer of the Left Breast
- Breast Cancer
- Early Breast Cancer of the Right Breast
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ left breast
- Precancerous cells left breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer left breast
- DCIS left breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Intraductal carcinoma in situ right breast
- Precancerous cells right breast
- Non-invasive breast cancer right breast
- DCIS right breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D0512: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of left breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- D0511: Intraductal carcinoma in situ of right breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
What procedures does Dr. Merrill perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Merrill 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. Merrill. 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:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Simple Mastectomy
- Mastectomy
- Lumpectomy
- Breast conserving surgery
- Quadrantectomy
- Segmentectomy
- Complete Mastectomy
- Breast Removal Surgery
- Total Mastectomy
- Unilateral Mastectomy
CPT Codes:
- 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
- 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Localization
- Placement of Additional Breast Localization Device (Ultrasound Guided)
- Breast Lesion Localization for Surgery
- Breast clip placement
- Wire localization for breast surgery
- Radioactive seed placement in breast
- Ultrasound-guided breast marker
- Breast Clip Placement
- Breast Seed Placement
- Pre-Biopsy Breast Localization
- Stereotactic Breast Localization
- Wire Localization for Breast Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
- 19286: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; each additional lesion, including ultrasound guidance (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 19283: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including stereotactic guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lump Removal with Marker Guidance
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Image-Guided Breast Lesion Excision
- Wire-Localized Breast Biopsy
- Open Excision of Marked Breast Lesion
- Breast Mass Removal with Marker
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19125: Excision of breast lesion identified by preoperative placement of radiological marker, open; single lesion
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Breast Lesion Excision
- Breast Cyst Removal
- Fibroadenoma Excision
- Breast Tumor Removal
- Nipple/Areolar Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 19120: Excision of cyst, fibroadenoma, or other benign or malignant tumor, aberrant breast tissue, duct lesion, nipple or areolar lesion (except 19300), open, male or female, 1 or more lesions
Also known as:
- Breast Tissue Expander Placement
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
- Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
- Breast Implant Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
Also known as:
- Biologic Implant for Soft Tissue Reinforcement
- Acellular Dermal Matrix Implant
- Breast Reinforcement Implant
- Trunk Soft Tissue Repair
- Tissue Scaffold Implant
CPT Codes:
- 15777: Implantation of biologic implant (eg, acellular dermal matrix) for soft tissue reinforcement (ie, breast, trunk) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Superficial Lymph Node Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
- Needle Lymph Node Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Biopsy
- Inguinal Lymph Node Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
- 38505: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); by needle, superficial (eg, cervical, inguinal, axillary)
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Does Dr. Merrill accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 654-8715 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrill accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Merrill in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Fox Insurance Company
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merrill's office located?
Dr. Andrea Merrill's Primary Practice
595 Martha Jefferson Dr Ste 320
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 654-8715
What is Dr. Merrill's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merrill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780979443.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrill?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merrill
What is Dr. Andrea Merrill's specialty?
Dr. Merrill is a Surgeon near Charlottesville, VA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Merrill to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Andrea Merrill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merrill is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Andrea Merrill accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Andrea Merrill is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Andrea Merrill offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office at (434) 654-8715 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Andrea Merrill?
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office at (434) 654-8715 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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