Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mertz, Family Medicine Specialist in Moorhead, MN?
Dr. Taylor Mertz, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Moorhead, MN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mertz graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Waukesha) Program. Dr. Mertz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mertz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mertz’s office at (701) 364-6800.
Where did Dr. Mertz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Waukesha) Program
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Mertz speak?
Dr. Mertz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mertz typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mertz 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. Mertz. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mertz typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Taylor Mertz may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Mertz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Mertz accept my insurance?
Dr. Mertz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (701) 364-6800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mertz accept in Moorhead, MN?
Dr. Mertz in Moorhead, MN 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 Minnesota
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
Medica Group
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Mertz's office located?
What is Dr. Mertz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285926360.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mertz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mertz
What is Dr. Taylor Mertz's specialty?
Dr. Mertz is a Family Medicine Specialist near Moorhead, MN.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Taylor Mertz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mertz is affiliated with Essentia Health-Fargo, Sanford Medical Center Fargo 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Taylor Mertz accepting new patients in Moorhead, MN?
Yes, Dr. Taylor Mertz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Taylor Mertz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mertz's office at (701) 364-6800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Taylor Mertz?
Please contact Dr. Mertz's office at (701) 364-6800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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