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Dr. Mary Merkel, MD

Phoenix, AZ

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    Who is Dr. Merkel, Physiatrist in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Mary Merkel, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Merkel graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Henry Ford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Merkel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkel’s office at (602) 789-0344.

    Where did Dr. Merkel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation; Henry Ford Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Henry Ford Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Merkel board certified in Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Merkel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Merkel speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Merkel treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Merkel 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. Merkel. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72009A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Thigh Bone Fracture
    • Broken Shin Bone
    • Lower Leg Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Femur Fracture
    • Broken Thigh Bone
    • Fractured Femur
    • Tibia Fracture
    • Lower Leg Break
    • Shin Bone Injury
    • Shin Bone Break
    • Fibula Fracture
    • Lower Leg Bone Break

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S7290XA: Unspecified fracture of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82209A: Unspecified fracture of shaft of unspecified tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S82899A: Other fracture of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD
    • Long-Term Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Polyneuropathy
    • Generalized Nerve Damage
    • Widespread Neuropathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Does Dr. Merkel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Merkel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 789-0344 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Merkel accept in Phoenix, AZ?

    Dr. Merkel in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • State of Arizona

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Merkel's office located?

    Dr. Mary Merkel's Primary Practice

    2510 W Dunlap Ave Ste 290

    Phoenix, AZ 85021

    (602) 789-0344

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    Dr. Mary Merkel's Practice 2

    3411 N 5th Ave Ste 209

    Phoenix, AZ 85013

    (602) 789-0344

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

    Dr. Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649265406.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkel?

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

    What is Dr. Mary Merkel's specialty?

    Dr. Merkel is a Physiatrist near Phoenix, AZ. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Merkel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mary Merkel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Merkel is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mary Merkel accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Mary Merkel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mary Merkel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (602) 789-0344 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mary Merkel?

    Please contact Dr. Merkel's office at (602) 789-0344 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Mary Merkel have?

    Dr. Mary Merkel is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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