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Who is Dr. Merola, Dermatopathologist in Boston, MA?
Dr. Margaret Merola, MD, PHD is a Dermatopathologist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merola is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merola’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merola’s office at (617) 254-7284.
What languages does Dr. Merola speak?
Dr. Merola and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Merola typically treat?
As a Dermatopathologist, Dr. Merola 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. Merola. 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:
- Actinic Keratosis
- Skin Condition
- Sun Exposure
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Solar keratosis
- Precancerous skin lesion
- Rough sun spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- L570: Actinic keratosis
Also known as:
- Moles
- Birthmarks
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevi
- Beauty marks
- Skin spots
ICD-10 Codes:
- D229: Melanocytic nevi, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Benign Tumor
- Skin Condition
- SK
- Senile Wart
- Barnacle of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- L821: Other seborrheic keratosis
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Also known as:
- Mole
- Birthmarks
- Moles
- Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
- Nevus
- Birthmark
- Skin spot
ICD-10 Codes:
- D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk
Also known as:
- Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Trunk
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Basal Cell Carcinoma of Trunk
- Trunk BCC
- Rodent Ulcer of Trunk
- Trunk Basal Cell Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C44519: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other part of trunk
What procedures does a Dermatopathologist like Dr. Merola typically perform?
As a Dermatopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Merola may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Merola's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merola accept my insurance?
Dr. Merola accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 254-7284 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merola accept in Boston, MA?
Dr. Merola in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Midlands Choice (NE)
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merola's office located?
What is Dr. Merola's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225353618.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merola?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merola
What is Dr. Margaret Merola's specialty?
Dr. Merola is a Dermatopathologist near Boston, MA.
What does a Dermatopathologist do?
A dermatopathologist is a physician with specialized training in either pathology or dermatology. They focus on diagnosing and monitoring skin diseases, including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic conditions.
Is this Dr. Margaret Merola affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merola is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
When to see a Dermatopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Margaret Merola accepting new patients in Boston, MA?
Yes, Dr. Margaret Merola is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Margaret Merola offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merola's office at (617) 254-7284 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Margaret Merola?
Please contact Dr. Merola's office at (617) 254-7284 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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