Teresa Merritt, MD - Aurora, CO

Teresa Merritt, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Aurora, Colorado

NPI 1982058574

Teresa Merritt is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician based in Aurora, CO and is specialized in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Teresa Merritt practices in Aurora, CO and has the professional credentials of MD. The NPI Number for Teresa Merritt is 1982058574 and holds a License No. DR.0070049 (Colorado).

The current practice location address for Teresa Merritt is 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO and can be reached out via phone at 720-848-0000.

Location: 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO, 80042-0429

NPI Number

1982058574

Provider Name

Teresa Merritt

Credential

Provider Entity Type

Individual

Gender

Female

Address

12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO, 80042-0429

Phone Number

720-848-0000

Fax Number

Provider Enumeration Date

04/20/2016

Last Update Date

03/09/2024

Address

12605 E 16Th Ave

City

Aurora

State

Colorado

Zip

80045-2545

Phone Number

720-848-0000

Fax Number

Address

12605 E 16Th Ave

City

Aurora

State

Colorado

Zip

80045-2545

Phone Number

720-848-0000

Fax Number

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Taxonomy

207R00000X

License No.

65206 (Minnesota)

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Type

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Internal Medicine

Speciality

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Taxonomy

207RH0002X

License No.

DR.0070049 (Colorado)

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

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