Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merchant, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Ames, IA?
Where did Dr. Merchant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Wi Hosp & Cli, Medical Oncology; Univ Of Va Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | University of Wisconsin Program
Medical School: University Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia | University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com | Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas
Is Dr. Merchant board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Merchant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Merchant speak?
Dr. Merchant and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, 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.
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Merchant typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Merchant 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. 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.
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 239-2011 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in Ames, IA?
Dr. Merchant in Ames, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Merchant affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Merchant has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Merchant's NPI number?A 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 1699765826.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchant