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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merrick, Internist in New York, NY?
Dr. Samuel Merrick, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years. Dr. Merrick graduated from University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Merrick is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrick’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrick’s office at (212) 746-4180.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Merrick?
Dr. Samuel Merrick, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Merrick empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in HIV/AIDS, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Merrick is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Merrick go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School
What languages does Dr. Merrick speak?
Dr. Merrick and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Merrick typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Merrick 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. Merrick. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Merrick typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Samuel Merrick 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. Merrick's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merrick accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrick accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-4180 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrick accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Merrick 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)
Elderplan
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Merrick's office located?
What is Dr. Merrick's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922153071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrick?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merrick
What is Dr. Samuel Merrick's specialty?
Dr. Merrick is a Internist near New York, NY.
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. Samuel Merrick affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merrick 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 Samuel Merrick accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Samuel Merrick is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samuel Merrick offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office at (212) 746-4180 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samuel Merrick?
Please contact Dr. Merrick's office at (212) 746-4180 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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