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Dr. Yuko Merchant, MD

New York, NY

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Merchant, Hospitalist in New York, NY?

    Dr. Yuko Merchant, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in New York, NY. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English, Japanese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (212) 241-1653.

    What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?

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

    • English

    • Japanese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Merchant 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. Merchant. 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 here.

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Yuko Merchant may include:

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-1653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Merchant in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • State of New York

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?

    Dr. Yuko Merchant also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Yuko Merchant's Primary Practice

    17 E 102nd St

    New York, NY 10029

    (212) 241-1653

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

    Dr. Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134304108.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?

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

    What is Dr. Yuko Merchant's specialty?

    Dr. Merchant is a Hospitalist near New York, NY.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is this Dr. Yuko Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Yuko Merchant accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Yuko Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yuko Merchant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (212) 241-1653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yuko Merchant?

    Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (212) 241-1653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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