Who is Dr. Merkle, Internist in Houston, TX?
Dr. Mary Haven Merkle, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Houston, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Merkle is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merkle’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merkle’s office at (281) 440-2692.
What languages does Dr. Merkle speak?
Dr. Merkle and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Merkle typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Merkle 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. Merkle. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R278: Other lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Merkle typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Merkle 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. Merkle. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Merkle accept my insurance?
Dr. Merkle accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 440-2692 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merkle accept in Houston, TX?
Dr. Merkle in Houston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Rxcare of Tennessee
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Merkle's office located?
Dr. Mary Haven Merkle's Primary Practice
710 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 440-2692
What is Dr. Merkle's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164406732.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merkle?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merkle
What is Dr. Mary Haven Merkle's specialty?
Dr. Merkle is a Internist near Houston, TX.
What does an Internist do?
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.