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Dr. Merrie Cherry, MD

Lexington, SC

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cherry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Merrie Cherry, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, who primarily practices in Lexington, SC. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Cherry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cherry’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cherry’s office at (803) 359-0666.

    What languages does Dr. Cherry speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cherry treat?

    As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr. Cherry 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. Cherry. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Schizophrenia
    • Paranoid Schizophrenia
    • Psychotic disorder
    • Thought disorder
    • Mental illness with psychosis
    • Schizophrenia with Paranoia
    • Paranoid Psychosis
    • Delusional Schizophrenia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
    • F200: Paranoid schizophrenia

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Depressive Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Depression
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features
    • Depressive schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic depression
    • Schizophrenia with depressive features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
    • F251: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Manic depression
    • Bipolar illness
    • Mood disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic depression
    • Repeated depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F339: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • PTSD
    • Trauma Stress
    • Combat Stress
    • Shell Shock

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F4310: Post-traumatic stress disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Borderline Personality Disorder
    • Personality Disorder
    • BPD
    • Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F603: Borderline personality disorder

    Does Dr. Cherry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cherry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (803) 359-0666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cherry accept in Lexington, SC?

    Dr. Cherry in Lexington, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cherry's office located?

    Dr. Merrie Cherry's Primary Practice

    305 Palmetto Park Blvd

    Lexington, SC 29072

    (803) 359-0666

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

    Dr. Cherry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336287762.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cherry?

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

    What is Dr. Merrie Cherry's specialty?

    Dr. Cherry is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist near Lexington, SC. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a specialized branch of psychiatry that focuses on the unique developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents. Practitioners in this field undergo advanced training to diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders specific to these formative years. Contact Dr. Cherry to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Merrie Cherry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cherry is affiliated with Lexington 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

    Where can I learn more about Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist?

    Explore Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with 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 Merrie Cherry accepting new patients in Lexington, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Merrie Cherry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Merrie Cherry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (803) 359-0666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Merrie Cherry?

    Please contact Dr. Cherry's office at (803) 359-0666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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