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Dr. Clint Merritt, MD

Surgeon

Tulsa, OK

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merritt, Surgeon in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Clint Merritt, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tulsa, OK with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merritt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merritt’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merritt’s office at (706) 320-8660.

    What languages does Dr. Merritt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. Merritt typically treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt. 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:

    • Breast Cancer
    • Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
    • Female Breast Cancer
    • Malignant Breast Tumor
    • Breast Carcinoma
    • Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
    • Diffuse left female breast cancer
    • Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
    • C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
    • C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Merritt typically perform?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Merritt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Merritt. 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:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
    • Lymph Node Tracer Injection
    • Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
    • Sentinel Lymph Node Identification

    CPT Codes:

    • 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node

    Also known as:

    • Partial Mastectomy
    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Lumpectomy
    • Breast conserving surgery
    • Quadrantectomy
    • Segmentectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19301: Mastectomy, partial (eg, lumpectomy, tylectomy, quadrantectomy, segmentectomy);
    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Breast Lesion Localization
    • Breast clip placement
    • Wire localization for breast surgery
    • Radioactive seed placement in breast
    • Ultrasound-guided breast marker

    CPT Codes:

    • 19285: Placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet, wire/needle, radioactive seeds), percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Merritt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merritt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 320-8660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merritt accept in Tulsa, OK?

    Dr. Merritt in Tulsa, OK 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)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Merritt's office located?

    Dr. Clint Merritt's Primary Practice

    1120 S Utica Ave

    Tulsa, OK 74104

    (706) 320-8660

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    Dr. Clint Merritt's Practice 2

    10512 N 110th East Ave Ste 130

    Owasso, OK 74055

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    Dr. Clint Merritt's Practice 3

    20 E 34th St

    Sand Springs, OK 74063

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

    Dr. Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275910192.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merritt?

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

    What is Dr. Clint Merritt's specialty?

    Dr. Merritt is a Surgeon near Tulsa, OK.

    What does a Surgeon do?

    General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.

    Is Dr. Clint Merritt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Hillcrest Medical Center, Cherokee Nation W. W. Hastings Hospital, Ascension St. John 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

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    Is Dr. Clint Merritt accepting new patients in Tulsa, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Clint Merritt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Clint Merritt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (706) 320-8660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Clint Merritt?

    Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (706) 320-8660 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Merritt's office located?

    Dr. Merritt's offices are located in Tulsa, OK, Owasso, OK, and Sand Springs, OK.