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Dr. John Mercer, MD

Anesthesiologist, Internist, Neurocritical Care Specialist, Neurologist

New York, NY

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mercer, Anesthesiologist in New York, NY?

    Dr. John Mercer, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Mercer graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercer’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercer’s office at (212) 305-9878.

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

    • Residency: Ny & Presby Hp-Columbia Campus, Anesthesiology; Beth Israel Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Beth Israel Med Center

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj | Rutgers

    Is Dr. Mercer board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Mercer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Mercer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mercer typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mercer 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. Mercer. 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:

    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Mercer typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Mercer 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. Mercer. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Mercer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mercer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 305-9878 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mercer accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Mercer in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?

    Dr. John Mercer's Primary Practice

    622 W 168th St

    New York, NY 10032

    (212) 305-9878

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

    Dr. Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730232984.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercer?

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

    What is Dr. John Mercer's specialty?

    Dr. Mercer is an Anesthesiologist near New York, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. John Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mercer is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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. John Mercer accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. John Mercer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Mercer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (212) 305-9878 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Mercer?

    Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (212) 305-9878 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?

    Dr. Mercer's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Mercer have?

    Dr. John Mercer is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.