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Dr. Louis Meriwether, MD

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Meriwether, Cardiologist in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Louis Meriwether, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Meriwether graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Dr. Meriwether is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Meriwether’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Meriwether’s office at (502) 893-7710.

    Where did Dr. Meriwether go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Georgetown University, Washington, DC

    What languages does Dr. Meriwether speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Meriwether treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Meriwether 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. Meriwether. 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:

    • Rheumatic Tricuspid Valve Leak
    • Rheumatic Disease of Multiple Heart Valves
    • Rheumatic Mitral and Aortic Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Tricuspid Regurgitation
    • Leaky Tricuspid Valve
    • Tricuspid Valve Rheumatic Disease
    • Rheumatic Polyvalvular Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting All Heart Valves
    • Multiple Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
    • Rheumatic Fever Affecting Heart Valves

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I071: Rheumatic tricuspid insufficiency
    • I083: Combined rheumatic disorders of mitral, aortic and tricuspid valves
    • I080: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and aortic valves

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Other Heart Disease
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement
    • Unspecified Heart Condition
    • Atypical Heart Problem
    • Rare Heart Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly
    • I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases

    Also known as:

    • Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Rheumatic Aortic and Tricuspid Valve Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
    • I082: Rheumatic disorders of both aortic and tricuspid valves

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Other Aortic Valve Disorder
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Problems
    • Aortic Valve Conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders

    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:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Worsening chronic heart failure
    • Acute decompensated heart failure
    • Sudden worsening heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Around the Heart
    • Pericardial Disorder
    • Pericardial Effusion
    • Fluid in Pericardium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I3139: Other pericardial effusion (noninflammatory)

    Which procedures does Dr. Meriwether perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Louis Meriwether may include:

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

    Does Dr. Meriwether accept my insurance?

    Dr. Meriwether accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 893-7710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Meriwether accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Meriwether in Louisville, KY 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)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Meriwether's office located?

    Dr. Louis Meriwether's Primary Practice

    4002 Kresge Way Ste 110

    Louisville, KY 40207

    (502) 893-7710

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    Dr. Louis Meriwether's Practice 2

    2501 Kentucky Ave

    Paducah, KY 42003

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    Dr. Louis Meriwether's Practice 3

    2400 Eastpoint Pkwy

    Louisville, KY 40223

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

    Dr. Meriwether's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972728186.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Meriwether?

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

    What is Dr. Louis Meriwether's specialty?

    Dr. Meriwether is a Cardiologist near Louisville, KY. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Meriwether to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Louis Meriwether affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Meriwether is affiliated with Baptist Health Louisville 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Louis Meriwether accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Louis Meriwether is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Louis Meriwether offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Meriwether's office at (502) 893-7710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Louis Meriwether?

    Please contact Dr. Meriwether's office at (502) 893-7710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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