Overview
John Merkel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Effingham, Illinois. Dr. Merkel is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Enlarged Liver, Visceromegaly, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1207 Network Centre Dr Ste 3, Effingham, IL 62401
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Merkel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Merkel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Merkel by calling their office at 217-857-6481. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Merkel a top-rated expert for Chronic Cough?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Merkel is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Cough, 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. John Merkel specialize in?
While Dr. John Merkel is a Family Medicine, they have specific expertise in Chronic Cough, Enlarged Liver, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Family Medicine.
Does Dr. John Merkel accept my insurance?
Dr. John Merkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Health Alliance. We recommend calling the office directly at 217-857-6481 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Chronic CoughDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Cough.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- FaintingDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- HeadacheDr. Merkel isAdvanced. Learn about Headache.
- Experienced
- AbetalipoproteinemiaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Abetalipoproteinemia.
- Acute CystitisDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- AnemiaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Apo A-I DeficiencyDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Apo A-I Deficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Merkel isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.