Dr. Merrill Shum, MD
Dr. Merrill Shum, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Merrill Shum, MD works in Whittier, CA as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOBasic HMO
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$0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA EPO$0 Cost Share AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual Via Exchange)-CA HMOAccess for Infants & Mothers (AIM)-CA HMOAdvantage-CA HMOAdvantage-CA PPOBalanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPOBlue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMOBlue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMOBlue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPOBlue Cross-CA HMO-POSBronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze 60 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOBronze 60 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOBronze 60 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMOBronze 60 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CABronze 60 D HDHP (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CA EPOBronze 60 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CABronze 60 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CABronze 60 HDHP (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPOBronze 60 HDHP AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA EPOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CABronze Pathway EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CABronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOBronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPODignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMODignity Health EPO / PPO-CADignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CADignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CAEPO-CAGold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOGold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOGold 80 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOGold 80 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOGold 80 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMOGold 80 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CAGold 80 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CAGold 80 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CAGold Advantage-CA PPOGold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOGold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CAGold Priority Select-CA HMOGold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOGold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOLumenos Plans-CA PPOMajor Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPOMemorialCare Custom-CA PPOMinimum Coverage D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CAMinimum Coverage EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CAMinimum Coverage-CA HMONational (BlueCard Basic) PPONational (BlueCard) PPOPathway X - EPO Network-CAPathway X - Network-CA HMOPERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPOPERS Select-CA HMOPERS Traditional-CA HMOPlatinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOPlatinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOPlatinum 90 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOPlatinum 90 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOPlatinum 90 D (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMOPlatinum 90 D EPO (Pathway - EPO/ Individual)-CAPlatinum 90 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CAPlatinum 90 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CAPlatinum Priority Select-CA HMOPlatinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOPlatinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOPriority Select-CA HMOSelect (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPOSelect Plus-CA HMOSelect PPO (Select Network)-CA PPOSelect-CA HMOSelect-CA PPOSilver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOSilver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver 70 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOSilver 70 AI-AN (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOSilver 70 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CASilver 70 EPO AI-AN (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CASilver 70 EPO Off Exchange-CASilver 70 Off Exchange (Pathway - HMO/ Individual)-CA HMOSilver 73 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOSilver 73 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CASilver 87 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOSilver 87 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CASilver 94 (Pathway X - HMO/ Individual via Exchange)-CA HMOSilver 94 EPO (Pathway X - EPO/ Individual via Exchange)-CASilver Advantage-CA PPOSilver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CASilver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver Priority Select-CA HMOSilver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOSilver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver Select w/ H.S.A (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPOTenet Network-CA PPOTraditionalTraditional PPOUC Care-CA PPOUC CORE-CA PPOUC Health Savings Plan-CAUC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CAUC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPOUC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPOUC Resident and Fellows-CA PPOUCSHIP-CA PPOUSC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMOVivity-CA HMO
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Blue Card PPO
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Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPOBlue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOPriority Select HMOSelect PPO
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Access Plus SavenetLocal Access Plus HMO
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HealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Cigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
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MultiPlan PPO
Locations
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The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation8135 Painter Ave Ste 103, Whittier, CA 90602
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Office16315 Whittier Blvd Ste 103, Whittier, CA 90603
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Office1801 W Romneya Dr Ste 103, Anaheim, CA 92801
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Office3300 E South St Ste 304, Lakewood, CA 90805
Patient Satisfaction
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If I could give him 10 stars I would he is the most compassionate Dr. I have ever been to when I was diagnosed with cancer I literally thought my life was over but he took the ti e to talk to me and make me feel as if it was going to be OK my husband explains him as very professional but could be your best friend and my husband does not like dr.
About Me
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Education
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Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina
2000
Board Certifications
- Hematology and Medical Oncology
Internship
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Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
2002
Residency
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Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
2004
Fellowship
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Cooper Hospital University Medical Center
2004
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Merrill Shum, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Shum accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Shum's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Shum accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Shum accepts here.
Dr. Shum's office is located at 8135 Painter Ave Ste 103 Whittier, CA 90602.
Dr. Shum frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Shum speaks Cantonese and Spanish. See Dr. Shum's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Shum has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 25 times.
Dr. Shum is board certified in
Dr. Shum has been practicing as a Hematologist for 24 years.
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