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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Merritt, Physiatrist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Bradley Merritt, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Merritt graduated from University of California and completed his residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Merritt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Merritt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Merritt’s office at (903) 510-7006.
Where did Dr. Merritt go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Baylor College Of Medicine | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Of Ca- Irvine- Ca Coll Of Med- Irvine Ca | University of California | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Merritt speak?
Dr. Merritt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Merritt typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt. 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 here.
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Merritt typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Merritt 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. Merritt. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Merritt accept my insurance?
Dr. Merritt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 510-7006 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Merritt accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Merritt in Tyler, 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
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Merritt's office located?
What is Dr. Merritt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023082062.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Merritt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Merritt
What is Dr. Bradley Merritt's specialty?
Dr. Merritt is a Physiatrist near Tyler, TX.
What does a Physiatrist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Bradley Merritt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview 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 Bradley Merritt accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Bradley Merritt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bradley Merritt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (903) 510-7006 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bradley Merritt?
Please contact Dr. Merritt's office at (903) 510-7006 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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