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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Perez Merced, Internist in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Maritza Perez Merced, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tampa, FL. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Perez Merced graduated from University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine. Dr. Perez Merced is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Perez Merced’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Perez Merced’s office at (813) 272-6240.
Where did Dr. Perez Merced go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Perez Merced speak?
Dr. Perez Merced and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Perez Merced treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Perez Merced 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. Perez Merced. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Colon Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Overweight
- Severe Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Body Weight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E663: Overweight
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Endocrine Disorder
- Health Screening
- Hormone Disorder Screening
- Gland Disorder Screening
- Endocrine System Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1329: Encounter for screening for other suspected endocrine disorder
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
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:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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
Which procedures does Dr. Perez Merced perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Maritza Perez Merced may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Perez Merced's office.
Does Dr. Perez Merced accept my insurance?
Dr. Perez Merced accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (813) 272-6240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Perez Merced accept in Tampa, FL?
Dr. Perez Merced in Tampa, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareCentrix
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Perez Merced's office located?
Dr. Maritza Perez Merced's Primary Practice
4620 N 22nd St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 272-6240
What is Dr. Perez Merced's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Perez Merced's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437109477.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Perez Merced?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Perez Merced
What is Dr. Maritza Perez Merced's specialty?
Dr. Perez Merced is a Internist near Tampa, FL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Perez Merced to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Maritza Perez Merced affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Perez Merced is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital - Tampa 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
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Is Maritza Perez Merced accepting new patients in Tampa, FL?
Yes, Dr. Maritza Perez Merced is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maritza Perez Merced offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Perez Merced's office at (813) 272-6240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maritza Perez Merced?
Please contact Dr. Perez Merced's office at (813) 272-6240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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