Joseph Merchant, M.D.
Hematology-Oncology · Ames, IA
Joseph Merchant, M.D. is a hematology-oncology in Ames, IA with about 33 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyHematology-Oncology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (1993)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size353 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~962 patients across 16,255 services, avg age 76
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 2,054 | $8 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 1,345 | $118 | See prices → |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 1,319 | $10 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 673 | $84 | See prices → |
| Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 647 | $115 | See prices → |
| Magnesium level | 591 | $7 | See prices → |
| Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) | 570 | $8 | See prices → |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 308 | $56 | See prices → |
| Ferritin (blood protein) level | 293 | $13 | See prices → |
| Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level | 264 | $6 | See prices → |
| Iron level | 259 | $6 | See prices → |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 226 | $16 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Boone County HospitalDallas County HospitalGreene County Medical CenterMary Greeley Medical CenterUnitypoint Health-Marshalltown
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.