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37 Years of Experience
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Who is Dr. Merlo, Radiation Oncologist in Lawndale, CA?
Dr. Clifford Merlo, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Lawndale, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Merlo completed his residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Therapeutic Radiology; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Merlo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merlo’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merlo’s office at (310) 978-4970.
Where did Dr. Merlo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Therapeutic Radiology; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine | Stanford University
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis
Is Dr. Merlo board certified in Radiation Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Clifford Merlo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Merlo speak?
Dr. Merlo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Merlo treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Merlo 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. Merlo. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Central Left Female Breast Cancer
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Upper-Inner Quadrant Left Female Breast Cancer
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
- Left female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central left female breast
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
- Right female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner right female breast
- Left female breast cancer upper-inner
- Upper-inner left female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-inner left female breast
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50112: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of left female breast
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
- C50211: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
- C50212: Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of left female breast
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer
- Malignant Cervical Tumor
- Cervical Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Cervix
- Cancer of the cervix
- Cervix carcinoma
- Malignant tumor of cervix
ICD-10 Codes:
- C538: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of cervix uteri
- C531: Malignant neoplasm of exocervix
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Tongue Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Merlo perform as a Radiation Oncologist?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Clifford Merlo may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merlo's office.
Does Dr. Merlo accept my insurance?
Dr. Merlo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 978-4970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merlo accept in Lawndale, CA?
Dr. Merlo in Lawndale, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Apex Healthcare
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
GlobalHealth
Medicaid
Other Provider Networks
Preferred IPA
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Where is Dr. Merlo's office located?
Dr. Clifford Merlo's Primary Practice
14608 Hawthorne Blvd
Lawndale, CA 90260
(310) 978-4970
What is Dr. Merlo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427198597.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merlo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merlo
What is Dr. Clifford Merlo's specialty?
Dr. Merlo is a Radiation Oncologist near Lawndale, CA. A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors. Contact Dr. Merlo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Clifford Merlo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merlo is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Radiation Oncologist?
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Is Clifford Merlo accepting new patients in Lawndale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Clifford Merlo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clifford Merlo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merlo's office at (310) 978-4970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clifford Merlo?
Please contact Dr. Merlo's office at (310) 978-4970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Clifford Merlo have?
Dr. Clifford Merlo is certified by the American Board of Radiology.
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