Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD is a pulmonologist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in adult pulmonology and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, Pulmonary Associates and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.
1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
1725 E Boulder Street Suite 204
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Colorado Springs, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Duke University Hospital (2015)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher Michael Merrick, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,300
PNEUMRX COILS $2,300 |
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$1,218
FASENRA $622 |
TEZSPIRE $292 |
BREZTRI $139 |
SYMBICORT $117 |
$48 |
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$419
NUCALA $237 |
TRELEGY ELLIPTA $118 |
ANORO $57 |
ANORO ELLIPTA $6 |
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$251
Prolastin-C Liquid $251 |
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$136
Yupelri $86 |
Perforomist $50 |
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$1,399
SUNOSI $105 |
DUPIXENT $94 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $85 |
TYVASO $80 |
XYWAV $78 |
Other $957 |
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Dr. Christopher Merrick is a critical care (intensive care medicine) and adult pulmonology specialist in Colorado Springs, CO. He graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Duke University Hospital. Dr. Merrick has indicated that his clinical interests include intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He is affiliated with UCHealth and Pulmonary Associates.
