Dr. Neloufa Merrill, MD
Pediatrician
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Medical Toxicologist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Bakersfield, CA
41 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merrill, Pediatrician in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Neloufa Merrill, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Merrill completed her residency at Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Pediatrics; Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics. Dr. Merrill is fluent in English and Sinhala; Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrill’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrill’s office at (661) 392-7850.
Where did Dr. Merrill go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Pediatrics; Childrens Hosp-Oakland, Pediatrics
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India
Is Dr. Merrill board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Neloufa Merrill, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Merrill speak?
Dr. Merrill and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala; Sinhalese
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Merrill typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D508: Other iron deficiency anemias
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Merrill typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Neloufa Merrill may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merrill accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrill accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 392-7850 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrill accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Merrill in Bakersfield, CA 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 Shield of California
GEMCare
Kern Health Systems
Managed Care of America
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Universal HealthCare IPA
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merrill's office located?
Dr. Neloufa Merrill's Primary Practice
525 Roberts Ln
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 392-7850
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 1548335920.
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. Neloufa Merrill's specialty?
Dr. Merrill is a Pediatrician near Bakersfield, CA.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Neloufa Merrill affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merrill is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital Downtown 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Neloufa Merrill accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Neloufa Merrill is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Neloufa Merrill offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office at (661) 392-7850 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Neloufa Merrill?
Please contact Dr. Merrill's office at (661) 392-7850 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Neloufa Merrill have?
Dr. Neloufa Merrill is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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