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Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

University of Maryland School of Medicine

2000 Medical Parkway Belcher Pavilion, Suite 304
Annapolis, MD 21401

(410) 573-9530

Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD is a gynecologist in Chester, MD specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. This provider graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD is affiliated with Luminis Health and LUMINIS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1630 Main Street Suite 211
Chester, MD 21619

Address:

18 Magothy Beach Road Suite A
Pasadena, MD 21122

Address:

2000 Medical Parkway Belcher Pavilion, Suite 304
Annapolis, MD 21401

Address:

2401 Brandermill Boulevard Suite 350
Gambrills, MD 21054

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

breast exam	28
cytology	15
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	28
lab tests	21
preventive care	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

breast exam	43
cytology	21
doctor visit	38
gynecologic pathology	21
gynecologic procedures	43
lab tests	34
preventive care	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	105

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	35
gynecologic procedures	35
lab tests	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	35
cytology	20
doctor visit	20
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	35
lab tests	22
preventive care	20

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	30
cytology	10
doctor visit	14
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	30
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	98
cytology	29
doctor visit	30
gynecologic pathology	29
gynecologic procedures	98
preventive care	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD treated as a gynecologist in Chester, MD were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

breast exam	44
cytology	19
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	44
lab tests	24
preventive care	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	2
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine. This provider completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology | Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Luminis Health

LUMINIS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, US Family Health Plan, Blue California, United Healthcare Empire Plan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, University of Maryland Health Partners, REACH, Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC and John Hopkins Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laura Ann Merkel, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

US Family Health Plan

Blue California

United Healthcare Empire Plan

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

University of Maryland Health Partners

REACH

Johns Hopkins HealthCare LLC

John Hopkins Advantage

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$406 Surgical Energy Products $406
AbbVie Inc.	$312 LO LOESTRIN FE $104	ORIAHNN $102	Orilissa $57	Liletta $50
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$279 Essure $101	Kyleena $95	Mirena $70	Skyla $14
Exeltis, USA Inc.	$179 Slynd $179
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$173 INTRAROSA $159	Makena $14
Other	$1,474 MYFEMBREE $226	NEXPLANON $111	Prolia $97	OVA1 $86	Orilissa $84	Other $871

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,497
Education	$273
Travel and Lodging	$54

Biography

Dr. Laura Merkel is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology in Annapolis, MD, Pasadena, MD, and Chester, MD. Before completing Dr. Merkel's residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland, Dr. Merkel attended medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Merkel honors. Dr. Merkel is affiliated with Luminis Health.