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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lowe, Hospitalist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Merlin Lowe, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Lowe graduated from University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Dr. Lowe is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lowe’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lowe’s office at (480) 733-3300.
Where did Dr. Lowe go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Arizona, College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lowe speak?
Dr. Lowe and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Lowe treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lowe 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. Lowe. 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:
- 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:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Child Physical Abuse
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Child Abuse
- Child Maltreatment
- Child Battery
- Physical Harm to Child
- Child Molestation
- Child Sexual Assault
- Child Exploitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7612XA: Child physical abuse, suspected, initial encounter
- T7622XA: Child sexual abuse, suspected, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Bronchiolitis
- Inflammation of small airways
- Acute inflammation of bronchioles
ICD-10 Codes:
- J218: Acute bronchiolitis due to other specified organisms
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:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fecal Impaction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Severe Constipation
- Impacted Stool
- Bowel Impaction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5641: Fecal impaction
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Lowe perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Merlin Lowe may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lowe's office.
Does Dr. Lowe accept my insurance?
Dr. Lowe accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 733-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lowe accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Lowe in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lowe's office located?
What is Dr. Lowe's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lowe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154383495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lowe?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lowe
What is Dr. Merlin Lowe's specialty?
Dr. Lowe is a Hospitalist near Tucson, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lowe to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Merlin Lowe affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lowe is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Merlin Lowe accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Merlin Lowe is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Merlin Lowe offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lowe's office at (480) 733-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Merlin Lowe?
Please contact Dr. Lowe's office at (480) 733-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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