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Dr. Joseph Merck, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Rush Medical College (2015)

Professional interests include: eye problems, eye surgery

1 3rd Avenue Ne
Crosby, MN 56441

(218) 546-5108

Dr. Joseph Merck, MD is an ophthalmologist in Crosby, MN specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Merck, MD is affiliated with Riverwood Healthcare Center, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and S SJOBERG PLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1 3rd Avenue Ne
Crosby, MN 56441

Some issues Dr. Joseph Merck, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	192
eye procedures	180
lab tests	55
laser treatment	25

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

capsulotomy	61
doctor visit	555
eye procedures	591
lab tests	88
laser treatment	61
ultrasound (sonogram)	25

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	55
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	124
doctor visit	887
eye procedures	1976
lab tests	271
laser treatment	124
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Merck, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Crosby, MN were eye procedures, lab tests, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	70
doctor visit	545
eye procedures	919
lab tests	138
laser treatment	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD.

**Gender**
Female	38
Male	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	28

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph Merck, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	12
High Cholesterol	8
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	4
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	1
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Merck, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2015. He completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (2015)

Residency: Scott and White Healthcare

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Merck, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Riverwood Healthcare Center

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

S SJOBERG PLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$311 Tecnis 1-piece IOL $123	One Series Ultra IOL Delivery System $50	Whitestart Phacoemulsficiation System $14	$124
Alcon Research Ltd	$266 $266
Alcon Vision LLC	$176 ACTIVEFOCUS $94	Centurion $42	$40
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$150 AcrySof $120	Centurion $30
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$76 Clarus 700 $76
Other	$102 Non-Covered Product $41	Kahook Dual Blade $24	LUMIGAN $22	OMNI Surgical System $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,081

Biography

Dr. Joseph Merck is a physician who specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He is a graduate of Rush Medical College.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Merck, MD From 2019 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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