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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 1 additional practice location. 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)
- Birth Defects
- Testicular Disorder
- Unilateral Inguinal Testis
- One Testicle in Groin
- Cryptorchidism (Inguinal)
- Unilateral Intraabdominal Testis
- One Testicle in Abdomen
- Cryptorchidism (Abdominal)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q53112: Unilateral inguinal testis
- Q53111: Unilateral intraabdominal testis
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:
- Kidney Inflammation
- Swollen Kidney
- Kidney Disease
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease
- Hydronephrosis
- Kidney Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- N12: Tubulo-interstitial nephritis, not specified as acute or chronic
- N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis
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:
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Urethral Opening on Underside of Penis
- Congenital Urethral Anomaly
- Penile Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q541: Hypospadias, penile
Also known as:
- Balanic Hypospadias
- Penis Disorder
- Glandular Hypospadias
- Coronal Hypospadias
- Mild Hypospadias
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q540: Hypospadias, balanic
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
What procedures does Dr. Merriman perform?
As a Pediatric Urologist, Dr. Merriman 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. 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:
- Surgical Circumcision (Older Infants/Children/Adults)
- Adult Circumcision
- Childhood Circumcision
- Foreskin Removal Surgery
- Non-Clamp Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54161: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; older than 28 days of age
Also known as:
- Undescended Testicle Surgery
- Orchiopexy
- Testicular Fixation
- Cryptorchidism Repair
- Inguinal Orchiopexy
CPT Codes:
- 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
Also known as:
- Repair of Incomplete Circumcision
- Circumcision Revision
- Foreskin Repair Surgery
- Incomplete Circumcision Correction
CPT Codes:
- 54163: Repair incomplete circumcision
Also known as:
- Removing Penile Adhesions After Circumcision
- Post-Circumcision Adhesion Release
- Penile Adhesiolysis
- Circumcision Scar Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 54162: Lysis or excision of penile post-circumcision adhesions
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair for Children
- Pediatric Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Repair in Kids
- Hernia Surgery for Infants
CPT Codes:
- 49500: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible
Also known as:
- Urethral Opening Repair
- Urethromeatoplasty
- Meatal Advancement
- Urethral Meatus Repair
CPT Codes:
- 53450: Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement
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
EDS
Express Scripts
Moda Health
Premera Blue Cross
State of Alaska
UnitedHealthcare
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