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Dr. Meir Meerkov, MD

Critical Care Surgeon

Pikeville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meerkov, Critical Care Surgeon in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Meir Meerkov, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Pikeville, KY. Dr. Meerkov is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meerkov’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meerkov’s office at (859) 257-3253.

    What languages does Dr. Meerkov speak?

    Dr. Meerkov and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Meerkov typically treat?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Meerkov 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. Meerkov. 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:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Peritoneal Abscess
    • Abscess
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Abdominal abscess
    • Intra-abdominal abscess
    • Pus pocket in abdomen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K651: Peritoneal abscess

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Gallstones
    • Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
    • Gallbladder attack with stones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction

    What procedures does a Critical Care Surgeon like Dr. Meerkov typically perform?

    As a Critical Care Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Meir Meerkov may include:

    Please contact Dr. Meerkov's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Meerkov accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meerkov accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 257-3253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meerkov accept in Pikeville, KY?

    Dr. Meerkov in Pikeville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Kentucky

    • United Mine Workers of America (UMWA)

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Meerkov's office located?

    Dr. Meir Meerkov's Primary Practice

    911 Bypass Rd Bldg A

    Pikeville, KY 41501

    (859) 257-3253

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    What hospitals are Dr. Meerkov affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Meerkov has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital,Lexington, KY
    Arh Our Lady Of The Way Hospital,Martin, KY
    Tug Valley Arh Regional Medical Center,South Williamson, KY

    What is Dr. Meerkov's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Meerkov's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295028173.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meerkov?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Meerkov

    What is Dr. Meir Meerkov's specialty?

    Dr. Meerkov is a Critical Care Surgeon near Pikeville, KY.

    What does a Critical Care Surgeon do?

    A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists.

    Is Dr. Meir Meerkov affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meerkov is affiliated with Pikeville Medical Center, Cabell Huntington Hospital, Hazard Arh Regional 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 a Critical Care Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Meir Meerkov accepting new patients in Pikeville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Meir Meerkov is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meir Meerkov offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meerkov's office at (859) 257-3253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Meir Meerkov?

    Please contact Dr. Meerkov's office at (859) 257-3253 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Meerkov's office located?

    Dr. Meerkov's office is located in Pikeville, KY.