Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merrick, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Stephanie Merrick, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merrick is fluent in English, 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.
What languages does Dr. Merrick speak?
Dr. Merrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merrick typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2900: Acute gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merrick typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Merrick may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrick accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Merrick in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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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 1427498146.
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. Stephanie Merrick's specialty?
Dr. Merrick is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Merrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merrick is affiliated with Jefferson Abington Hospital, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Temple University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Stephanie Merrick accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Merrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Merrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Merrick?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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