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Who is Dr. Merrifield, Pediatrician in Palestine, TX?
Dr. Rachel Merrifield, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palestine, TX. Dr. Merrifield is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merrifield’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merrifield’s office at (903) 723-5030.
What languages does Dr. Merrifield speak?
Dr. Merrifield and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Merrifield typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Merrifield 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. Merrifield. 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:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Other Speech and Language Developmental Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Atypical speech development
- Unusual language delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- F8089: Other developmental disorders of speech and language
Also known as:
- Child Developmental Delay
- Child Development
- Delayed Child Development
- Pediatric Developmental Lag
- Childhood Growth Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6259: Other lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Merrifield typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Merrifield 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. Merrifield. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Merrifield accept my insurance?
Dr. Merrifield accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 723-5030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merrifield accept in Palestine, TX?
Dr. Merrifield in Palestine, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Centene Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merrifield's office located?
Dr. Rachel Merrifield's Primary Practice
4002 S Loop 256 Ste M
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-5030
What is Dr. Merrifield's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merrifield's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023509601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merrifield?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merrifield
What is Dr. Rachel Merrifield's specialty?
Dr. Merrifield is a Pediatrician near Palestine, TX.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Rachel Merrifield affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Merrifield is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler. 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
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Is Rachel Merrifield accepting new patients in Palestine, TX?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Merrifield is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rachel Merrifield offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merrifield's office at (903) 723-5030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rachel Merrifield?
Please contact Dr. Merrifield's office at (903) 723-5030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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