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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merchen, Internist in Rapid City, SD?
Dr. Aron Merchen, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Merchen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchen’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchen’s office at (605) 755-1000.
What languages does Dr. Merchen speak?
Dr. Merchen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Merchen typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Merchen 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. Merchen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Merchen typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Aron Merchen may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Merchen's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merchen accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (605) 755-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchen accept in Rapid City, SD?
Dr. Merchen in Rapid City, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medica Group
Medicare
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Merchen's office located?
Dr. Aron Merchen's Primary Practice
353 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 755-1000
What is Dr. Merchen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639584915.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchen
What is Dr. Aron Merchen's specialty?
Dr. Merchen is a Internist near Rapid City, SD.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Aron Merchen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchen is affiliated with Monument Health Spearfish Hospital, Abbott Northwestern 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Aron Merchen accepting new patients in Rapid City, SD?
Yes, Dr. Aron Merchen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Aron Merchen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merchen's office at (605) 755-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Aron Merchen?
Please contact Dr. Merchen's office at (605) 755-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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