24 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merritt, Anesthesiologist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Merritt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR | Emanuel Hospital, Portland, OR | UC San Francisco, School of Medicine, San Francisco | Children's Hospital, Boston, MA | Associate Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology
Is Dr. Merritt board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sidney Merritt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Merritt speak?
Dr. Merritt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Merritt typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt. 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:
- Cancer Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiation Therapy to Treat Cancer
- Radiation treatment for cancer
- Oncology radiation
- Radiotherapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z510: Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy
Also known as:
- Cataract
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
Also known as:
- Tooth Decay
- Cavities
- Dental Caries
- Tooth Rot
ICD-10 Codes:
- K029: Dental caries, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Tonsils and Adenoids
- Adenoids
- Tonsil and adenoid hypertrophy
- Swollen tonsils and adenoids
- Big tonsils and adenoids
ICD-10 Codes:
- J353: Hypertrophy of tonsils with hypertrophy of adenoids
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Merritt typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Sidney Merritt may include:
- Airway Management
- Anesthesia Consultation
- Anti-Ischemic Therapy
- Anti-Viral Therapy
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Balloon Pump
- Critical Care Anesthesia
- Endotracheal Intubation
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Merritt accept my insurance?
Dr. Merritt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 543-5720 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merritt accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Merritt in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Humana
Inland Empire Health Plan
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merritt's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Merritt affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Merritt has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Merritt's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881691772.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merritt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merritt