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Dr. Merlin Fausett, MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist
,Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)
,OBGYN Critical Care Specialist
Missoula, MT
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fausett, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Missoula, MT?
Dr. Merlin Fausett, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Missoula, MT with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Fausett is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fausett’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fausett’s office at (406) 523-5650.
What languages does Dr. Fausett speak?
Dr. Fausett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fausett treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Fausett 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. Fausett. 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:
- Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
- Prenatal Care
- Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
- Low-lying C-section Scar
- Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
- O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
Also known as:
- Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
- Antenatal Dating Scan
- Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
- Due Date Confirmation Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
- Unspecified High-Risk Pregnancy Supervision
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
- Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
- Geriatric multigravida care
- Older mom with previous pregnancies
- General high-risk pregnancy monitoring
- Managing unspecified high-risk pregnancy
- High-risk pregnancy care (general)
- Monitoring for unknown pregnancy risks
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
- O0992: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, second trimester
Also known as:
- Poor Fetal Growth
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Fetal Growth Restriction
- Small for Gestational Age
- Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Fetal Abnormality
- Birth Defects
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Congenital Anomaly
- Fetal Malformation
- Developmental Abnormality
- Birth Defect
ICD-10 Codes:
- O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
- Obesity during pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Excess weight in second trimester
- Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
- High BMI during second trimester
- Maternal obesity
- Obesity in pregnancy
- Weight issues in pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
- O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
- Genetic Counseling
- Chromosomal anomaly screening
- Prenatal genetic screening
- Down syndrome screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies
Also known as:
- First Trimester Prenatal Care
- Prenatal Care
- Early pregnancy care
- First trimester check-ups
- Antenatal care in early pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3481: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, first trimester
Also known as:
- Breech Presentation
- Childbirth Problems
- Baby is Breech
- Feet First Birth
- Bottom First Birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified
Also known as:
- Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- First Trimester Bleeding
- Early Pregnancy Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- O208: Other hemorrhage in early pregnancy
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Cervical Incompetence in Mid-Pregnancy
- Cervix Disorder
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Incompetent Cervix (Mid-Pregnancy)
- Weak Cervix (Second Trimester)
- Cervical Insufficiency (Mid-Pregnancy)
ICD-10 Codes:
- O3432: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, second trimester
Also known as:
- Velamentous Cord Insertion
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Abnormal Umbilical Cord Insertion
- Velamentous Placenta
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43122: Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, second trimester
Also known as:
- Velamentous Cord Insertion
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Abnormal umbilical cord insertion
- Cord insertion problems
- Umbilical cord abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- O43123: Velamentous insertion of umbilical cord, third trimester
Which procedures does Dr. Fausett perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Merlin Fausett may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fausett's office.
Does Dr. Fausett accept my insurance?
Dr. Fausett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 523-5650 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fausett accept in Missoula, MT?
Dr. Fausett in Missoula, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
6 Degrees Health
All Other Third Party
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Healthfirst
Kern Health Systems
State of Montana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fausett's office located?
Dr. Merlin Fausett's Primary Practice
2831 Fort Missoula Rd Ste 232
Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 523-5650
What is Dr. Fausett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fausett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659403038.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fausett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fausett
What is Dr. Merlin Fausett's specialty?
Dr. Fausett is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Missoula, MT. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Fausett to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merlin Fausett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fausett is affiliated with Community Medical Center - Missoula, MT 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 Merlin Fausett accepting new patients in Missoula, MT?
Yes, Dr. Merlin Fausett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merlin Fausett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fausett's office at (406) 523-5650 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merlin Fausett?
Please contact Dr. Fausett's office at (406) 523-5650 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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