Who is Dr. Merkelj, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Miami, FL?
Where did Dr. Merkelj go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Duke Univ Med Ctr, Geriatric Medicine-Internal Medicine; St Agnes Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: National University Federico Villarreal / Academic Program of Human | Academic Program of Human Medicine, Mayor De San Marcos National University | Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal, Facultad De Medicina Humana
Is Dr. Merkelj board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ivan Merkelj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merkelj speak?
Dr. Merkelj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkelj typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Merkelj 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. Merkelj. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Merkelj typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ivan Merkelj may include:
Please contact Dr. Merkelj's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merkelj accept my insurance?
Dr. Merkelj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 795-8410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merkelj accept in Miami, FL?
Dr. Merkelj in Miami, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
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Where is Dr. Merkelj's office located?
What is Dr. Merkelj's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merkelj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205950177.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkelj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merkelj