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Dr. Michele Mercer, MD
Forest City, NC
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercer, Family Medicine Specialist in Forest City, NC?
Dr. Michele Mercer, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Forest City, NC. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercer’s office at (828) 245-0095.
Is Dr. Mercer board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Michele Mercer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mercer speak?
Dr. Mercer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mercer treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mercer 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. Mercer. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Ischemia
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Brain Hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I6782: Cerebral ischemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's with Variable Movements', 'PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia', 'On-Off Parkinson's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations
Also known as:
- Growth of unknown type in windpipe, airways, or lung
- Bronchial Disorder
- Lung Disease
- Tracheal Disorder
- Lung tumor of uncertain nature
- Undetermined growth in respiratory tract
- Tracheal or bronchial growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- D381: Neoplasm of uncertain behavior of trachea, bronchus and lung
Which procedures does Dr. Mercer perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michele Mercer may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercer's office.
Does Dr. Mercer accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 245-0095 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercer accept in Forest City, NC?
Dr. Mercer in Forest City, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Independence Blue Cross
MedImpact
Mutual of Omaha
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mercer's office located?
What is Dr. Mercer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821007626.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercer
What is Dr. Michele Mercer's specialty?
Dr. Mercer is a Family Medicine Specialist near Forest City, NC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Mercer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michele Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercer is affiliated with Spartanburg Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Michele Mercer accepting new patients in Forest City, NC?
Yes, Dr. Michele Mercer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michele Mercer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (828) 245-0095 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michele Mercer?
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office at (828) 245-0095 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Michele Mercer have?
Dr. Michele Mercer is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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