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. 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, Medicare 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 as a 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 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:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Malignant 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
- C8333: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
- C8443: Peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not elsewhere classified, intra-abdominal lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hodgkin's Lymphoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8190: Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, unspecified site
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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akil Merchant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merchant is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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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