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Dr. Alison Mercier, MD

Lancaster, PA

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    Who is Dr. Mercier, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Alison Mercier, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mercier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercier’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercier’s office at (617) 391-5680.

    What languages does Dr. Mercier speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mercier treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mercier 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. Mercier. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical 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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Subacute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough
    • Lingering cough
    • Persistent cough (medium term)
    • Prolonged cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough
    • R052: Subacute cough

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Mercier perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Alison Mercier may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercier's office.

    Does Dr. Mercier accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mercier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 391-5680 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mercier accept in Lancaster, PA?

    Dr. Mercier in Lancaster, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Vermont

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Mercier's office located?

    Dr. Alison Mercier's Primary Practice

    2112 Harrisburg Pike Ste 312

    Lancaster, PA 17601

    (617) 391-5680

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    Dr. Alison Mercier's Practice 2

    555 N Duke St

    Lancaster, PA 17602

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    Dr. Alison Mercier's Practice 3

    28 Centre Dr

    Milton, VT 05468

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

    Dr. Mercier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811481997.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercier?

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

    What is Dr. Alison Mercier's specialty?

    Dr. Mercier is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Lancaster, PA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Mercier to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Alison Mercier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mercier 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist 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 Alison Mercier accepting new patients in Lancaster, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Alison Mercier is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alison Mercier offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mercier's office at (617) 391-5680 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alison Mercier?

    Please contact Dr. Mercier's office at (617) 391-5680 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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