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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merchen, Transplant Surgeon in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Todd Merchen, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in Greenville, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Merchen completed his residency at Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Merchen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchen’s office at (864) 454-8272.
Where did Dr. Merchen go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merchen speak?
Dr. Merchen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Merchen typically treat?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Merchen 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. Merchen. 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.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Care
- Dialysis
- PD catheter fitting
- Peritoneal dialysis access management
- Catheter adjustment for PD
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4902: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of peritoneal dialysis catheter
What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Merchen typically perform?
As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Merchen 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. Merchen. 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.
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Does Dr. Merchen accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 454-8272 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchen accept in Greenville, SC?
Dr. Merchen in Greenville, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
State of South Carolina
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merchen's office located?
Dr. Todd Merchen's Primary Practice
200 Patewood Dr Ste C300
Greenville, SC 29615
(864) 454-8272
What is Dr. Merchen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merchen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730135252.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchen
What is Dr. Todd Merchen's specialty?
Dr. Merchen is a Transplant Surgeon near Greenville, SC.
What does a Transplant Surgeon do?
A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient.
Is this Dr. Todd Merchen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchen is affiliated with Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Patewood Hospital, Unc Health Pardee, Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Anmed Health 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
When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Todd Merchen accepting new patients in Greenville, SC?
Yes, Dr. Todd Merchen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Todd Merchen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merchen's office at (864) 454-8272 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Todd Merchen?
Please contact Dr. Merchen's office at (864) 454-8272 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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