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Dr. Richard Merrick, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat*
Age 80
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Dr. Richard Merrick, MD
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West Des Moines, IA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience
Clinical Overview
Dr. Richard Merrick, MD is a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Merrick is affiliated with Broadlawns Medical Center, Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Dr. Merrick is accepting new patients.
Insurance & Payment Information
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TriCare for Life
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Choice Plus POS II
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CoreSource
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Coventry Health Care
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National Elevator
Office Locations
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Office6800 Lake Dr Ste 250, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Medical Expertise & Background
Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Common Patient Questions
Dr. Richard Merrick, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Merrick accepts Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, HAP Insurance, MultiPlan, American Republic, AvMed, Principal Life, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, UnitedHealthCare, Medico, Cigna, Assurant Health, Humana, Commercial Insurance Company, First Health, Tricare, Golden Rule, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CoreSource, Coventry Health Care and National Elevator as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Merrick accepts here.
Dr. Merrick's office is located at 6800 Lake Dr Ste 250 West Des Moines, IA 50266. Get a map and directions to Dr. Merrick's office here.
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Dr. Merrick is board certified in
Dr. Merrick has been practicing as a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist for 55 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
1971
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Internship
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LA Co USC Medical Center
1972
Residency Hospital
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Iowa Meth Medical Center
1975
Fellowship Hospital
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University Iowa Hosps
1976
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