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Who is Dr. Merriman, Pediatric Urologist in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Laura Merriman, MD is a Pediatric Urologist, who primarily practices in Anchorage, AK with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Merriman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merriman’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merriman’s office.
What languages does Dr. Merriman speak?
Dr. Merriman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Merriman treat?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Merriman 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. Merriman. 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:
- Phimosis
- Other Foreskin Problems
- Foreskin and Glans Adhesions
- Penis Disorder
- Tight foreskin
- Foreskin constriction
- Retracted foreskin problems
- Various foreskin issues
- Unspecified foreskin conditions
- Foreskin abnormalities
- Preputial Adhesions
- Glans Adhesions
ICD-10 Codes:
- N471: Phimosis
- N478: Other disorders of prepuce
- N475: Adhesions of prepuce and glans penis
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle in Groin (One Side)
- Undescended Testicle in Abdomen (One Side)
- Testicles in Groin (Both Sides)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
- Unilateral Intraabdominal Testis
- One Testicle in Abdomen
- Cryptorchidism (Abdominal)
- Bilateral Inguinal Testes
- Both Testicles in Groin
- Inguinal Cryptorchidism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q53111: Unilateral intraabdominal testis
- Q53212: Bilateral inguinal testes
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Congenital Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney swelling at birth
- Fetal hydronephrosis
- Hydronephrosis in newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q620: Congenital hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Congenital Chordee
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Penile Curvature at Birth
- Bent Penis (Congenital)
- Chordee
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q544: Congenital chordee
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Male Urethra Opening Narrowing
- Urethral Disorder
- Male Meatal Stricture
- Male Urethral Meatus Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N35811: Other urethral stricture, male, meatal
Also known as:
- Retractile Testicle
- Testicular Disorder
- Ascending Testicle
- Mobile Testicle
- Gliding Testicle
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q5522: Retractile testis
Also known as:
- Bedwetting
- Bladder Control Problems & Bedwetting in Children
- Nocturnal Enuresis
- Nighttime Wetting
- Childhood Bedwetting
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3944: Nocturnal enuresis
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Vesicoureteral Reflux
- Ureteral Disorder
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- VUR
- Urine Reflux
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1370: Vesicoureteral-reflux, unspecified
Also known as:
- Inflammation of the Penis Tip (Balanitis)
- Penis Disorder
- Balanitis
- Glans Penis Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N481: Balanitis
Also known as:
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
Also known as:
- Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
- Bladder Disease
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Bladder Control Issues
- Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Merriman perform as a Pediatric Urologist?
As a Pediatric Urologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Merriman may include:
- Aesthetic Urology Consultation
- Bladder and Kidney Ultrasound
- Circumcision / Phimosis
- Cystoscopy
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Shockwave Therapy
- Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence / Male Sexual Dysfunction
- Evaluation of Kidney Mass
- Invasive Urologic Procedure
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merriman's office.
Does Dr. Merriman accept my insurance?
Dr. Merriman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merriman accept in Anchorage, AK?
Dr. Merriman in Anchorage, AK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Hawaii-Mainland Administrators (HMA)
Moda Health
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merriman's office located?
Dr. Laura Merriman's Practice 2
245 N Binkley St Ste 203
Soldotna, AK 99669
(800) 525-8830