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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mercurio, Internist in Reading, PA?
Dr. Teresa Mercurio, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Reading, PA. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mercurio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mercurio’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mercurio’s office at (610) 378-2000.
Is Dr. Mercurio board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Mercurio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Mercurio speak?
Dr. Mercurio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mercurio treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Mercurio 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. Mercurio. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Which procedures does Dr. Mercurio perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Teresa Mercurio may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mercurio's office.
Does Dr. Mercurio accept my insurance?
Dr. Mercurio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 378-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mercurio accept in Reading, PA?
Dr. Mercurio in Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital BlueCross
CommunityCare
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mercurio's office located?
Dr. Teresa Mercurio's Primary Practice
2494 Bernville Rd
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 378-2000
What is Dr. Mercurio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mercurio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740241348.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mercurio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mercurio
What is Dr. Teresa Mercurio's specialty?
Dr. Mercurio is a Internist near Reading, PA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Mercurio to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Teresa Mercurio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mercurio is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph 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 Internist?
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Is Teresa Mercurio accepting new patients in Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Teresa Mercurio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Teresa Mercurio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mercurio's office at (610) 378-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Teresa Mercurio?
Please contact Dr. Mercurio's office at (610) 378-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Teresa Mercurio have?
Dr. Teresa Mercurio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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