Expertise in
37
conditions
Expertise in
37
conditions
1011 N China Lake Blvd, 
Ridgecrest, CA 

Overview

Amartej Merla is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Ridgecrest, California.

Dr. Merla is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Andhra Medical College India

Residency

St Luke's Hospital of Bethlehem

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Fellowships

Montefiore Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Northern Inyo Hospital
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Antelope Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
1011 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amartej Merla

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amartej Merla?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Amartej Merla by calling their office at 760-499-3640. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Amartej Merla a top-rated expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amartej Merla is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Pancreatic Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Amartej Merla specialize in?

While Dr. Amartej Merla is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Amartej Merla accept my insurance?

Dr. Amartej Merla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-499-3640 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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