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Who is Dr. Merla, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Amartej Merla, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Lancaster, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Merla is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merla’s office at (661) 902-5600.
Is Dr. Merla board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Amartej Merla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merla speak?
Dr. Merla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Merla treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Merla 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. Merla. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
What procedures does Dr. Merla perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Merla 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. Merla. 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:
- Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
- Intravesical Chemotherapy
- Bladder Drug Instillation
- Anticancer Bladder Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Does Dr. Merla accept my insurance?
Dr. Merla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 902-5600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merla accept in Lancaster, CA?
Dr. Merla in Lancaster, CA 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
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merla's office located?
What is Dr. Merla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902097744.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merla
What is Dr. Amartej Merla's specialty?
Dr. Merla is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Lancaster, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Merla to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amartej Merla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merla is affiliated with City of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
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Is Amartej Merla accepting new patients in Lancaster, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amartej Merla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amartej Merla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merla's office at (661) 902-5600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amartej Merla?
Please contact Dr. Merla's office at (661) 902-5600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amartej Merla have?
Dr. Amartej Merla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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