19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merchant, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Akil Merchant, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in West Hollywood, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Merchant completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Merchant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merchant’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merchant’s office at (310) 423-0161.
Where did Dr. Merchant go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Is Dr. Merchant board certified in Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Akil 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 Dr. Merchant 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.
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Malignant Lymphoma
- AITL
- T-cell Lymphoma
- Immunoblastic Lymphoma
- MCL
- Mantle Zone Lymphoma
- Intermediate Lymphoma
- PTCL
- T-cell lymphoma
- Aggressive T-cell lymphoma
- Lymphosarcoma
- NHL
- Follicular Lymphoma
- Indolent Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8331: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of head, face, and neck
- C8443: Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not elsewhere classified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C8650: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma not having achieved remission
- C8319: Mantle cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C8333: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C8448: Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not elsewhere classified, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8339: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C83398: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of other extranodal and solid organ sites
- C8334: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of axilla and upper limb
- C8590: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
- C8230: Follicular lymphoma grade IIIa, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's Disease', 'Hodgkin's Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8190: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
- C8198: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, lymph nodes of multiple sites
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
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:
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Disease
- NHL
- Lymphatic Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8572: Personal history of non-Hodgkin lymphomas
Which procedures does Dr. Merchant perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akil Merchant may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Merchant's office.
Does Dr. Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Merchant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-0161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merchant accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Merchant in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Blue Shield of California
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Merchant's office located?
Dr. Akil Merchant's Primary Practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 423-0161
What is Dr. Merchant's NPI number?An 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 1821074857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merchant?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merchant
What is Dr. Akil Merchant's specialty?
Dr. Merchant is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near West Hollywood, CA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Merchant to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Akil Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Akil Merchant accepting new patients in West Hollywood, CA?
Yes, Dr. Akil Merchant is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akil Merchant offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (310) 423-0161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akil Merchant?
Please contact Dr. Merchant's office at (310) 423-0161 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Akil Merchant have?
Dr. Akil Merchant is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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