Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. Peter A. Merkel

Rheumatology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
23
conditions
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 

Overview

Peter Merkel is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Merkel is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 388 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

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
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Merkel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Scleroderma
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Relapsing Polychondritis
Takayasu Arteritis

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter A. Merkel

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Merkel?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter A. Merkel by calling their office at 215-662-2454. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Peter A. Merkel a top-rated expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter A. Merkel is classified as an Elite expert for Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, 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. Peter A. Merkel specialize in?

While Dr. Peter A. Merkel is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, and Microscopic Polyangiitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Peter A. Merkel accept my insurance?

Dr. Peter A. Merkel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-662-2454 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.

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