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Dr. Michele Mercer, MD
Forest City, NC
19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
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. Dr. Mercer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercer’s office at (828) 245-0095.
Is Dr. Mercer board certified as a 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 a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mercer typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe 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:
- 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:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Memory Problems After Stroke
- Brain Disease
- Memory
- Forgetfulness after stroke
- Short-term memory loss after stroke
- Amnesia after stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69911: Memory deficit following unspecified cerebrovascular disease
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Mercer typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Michele Mercer may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Mercer's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Michele Mercer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mercer is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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