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    Who is Dr. Merges, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Oleg Merges, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Merges is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merges’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merges’s office at (321) 235-6230.

    What languages does Dr. Merges speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Merges treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Merges 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. Merges. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Body Fat
    • Weight Management Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
    • Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
    • Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
    • Z6833: Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Healthy Weight
    • Body Weight
    • High Body Mass Index
    • Excess Weight
    • Weight Management Issues
    • Normal Weight
    • Body Mass Index
    • Optimal Weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
    • Z6824: Body mass index [BMI] 24.0-24.9, adult
    • Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Low Body Mass Index (BMI)
    • Body Weight
    • Underweight BMI
    • Low BMI in adults
    • BMI below 19.9

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z681: Body mass index [BMI] 19.9 or less, adult

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Which procedures does Dr. Merges perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Oleg Merges may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merges' office.

    Does Dr. Merges accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merges accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 235-6230 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merges accept in Lakeland, FL?

    Dr. Merges in Lakeland, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Devoted Health

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Freedom Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merges' office located?

    Dr. Oleg Merges' Primary Practice

    809 S Florida Ave

    Lakeland, FL 33801

    (321) 235-6230

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    Dr. Oleg Merges' Practice 2

    2710 N Orange Blossom Trl

    Kissimmee, FL 34744

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    Dr. Oleg Merges' Practice 3

    865 Buenaventura Blvd

    Buena Ventura Lakes, FL 34743

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

    Dr. Merges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174031686.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merges?

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

    What is Dr. Oleg Merges's specialty?

    Dr. Merges is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Lakeland, FL. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Merges to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Oleg Merges affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Merges 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 Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Explore Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) 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 Oleg Merges accepting new patients in Lakeland, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Oleg Merges is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Oleg Merges offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merges's office at (321) 235-6230 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Oleg Merges?

    Please contact Dr. Merges's office at (321) 235-6230 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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