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Dr. Elisabeth Merchant, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merchant, Infectious Disease Specialist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Elisabeth Merchant, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Merchant graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (617) 636-5000.

    Where did Dr. Merchant go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant. 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:

    • 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • PrEP for HIV
    • HIV Prevention Medication
    • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2981: Encounter for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Latent Tuberculosis
    • Tuberculosis
    • Inactive TB
    • Latent TB Infection
    • Hidden TB

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z227: Latent tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elisabeth Merchant may include:

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

    Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 636-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Merchant in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • BMC Health System

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Health

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?

    Dr. Elisabeth Merchant's Primary Practice

    800 Washington St

    Boston, MA 02111

    (617) 636-5000

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

    Dr. Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275912867.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?

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

    What is Dr. Elisabeth Merchant's specialty?

    Dr. Merchant is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Boston, MA.

    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. Elisabeth Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Elisabeth Merchant accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Elisabeth Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elisabeth Merchant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (617) 636-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elisabeth Merchant?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (617) 636-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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