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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merrick, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Maria Merrick, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merrick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrick’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrick’s office at (217) 528-7541.
What languages does Dr. Merrick speak?
Dr. Merrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merrick typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Merrick 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. Merrick. 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:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Hormone Disorder Screening
- Gland Disorder Screening
- Endocrine System Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merrick typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Maria Merrick may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 528-7541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrick accept in Springfield, IL?
Dr. Merrick in Springfield, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
IASIS Healthcare
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merrick's office located?
What is Dr. Merrick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629361829.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merrick
What is Dr. Maria Merrick's specialty?
Dr. Merrick is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, IL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Maria Merrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merrick is affiliated with Valleywise Health Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital And Medical Center - Phoenix, Az, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Maria Merrick accepting new patients in Springfield, IL?
Yes, Dr. Maria Merrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maria Merrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office at (217) 528-7541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maria Merrick?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office at (217) 528-7541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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