Summary

Dr. Amy Merchant Newmeyer is a board-certified general pediatrician with subspecialty certification in neurodevelopmental disabilities.She completed a general pediatrics residency at Akron Children's Hospital in Akron, Ohio and a fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. In recent years, her clinical focus has been on developmental assessments for infants and toddlers with developmental delays, including evaluations for autism spectrum disorder.Dr. Newmeyer is an active member of both the Child Neurology Society and the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. She holds board certifications in general pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and in neurodevelopmental disabilities from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.In her personal time, Dr. Newmeyer enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and daughter.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 31 years of experience
  • 16 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • 5 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

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Office Location

Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center - Temple

1901 SW H K Dodgen LoopTemple, TX 76502

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31 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks English, Vietnamese
Temple , TXWebster , TXWebster , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Ohio State University College of Medicine/Health (Education) Med School: Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Medical Branch Med School: LSU School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Amy Merchant Newmeyer

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas - Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • OSU Health Plan
  • Superior HealthPlan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Amy Merchant Newmeyer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Amy Merchant Newmeyer has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Check-up
  • Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Amy Merchant Newmeyer holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Texas and Ohio. They are board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute in 2001.

Residency

Completed their residency at Akron Childrens Hospital GME in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine/Health (Education) in 1995.

NPI Number

Amy Merchant Newmeyer's NPI number is 1528001229.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Amy Merchant Newmeyer affiliated with?
Amy Merchant Newmeyer is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters.
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Where is Amy Merchant Newmeyer's office located?
Amy Merchant Newmeyer's office is located at 1901 SW H K Dodgen Loop, Temple, TX, 76502.
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What languages does Amy Merchant Newmeyer speak?
Amy Merchant Newmeyer speaks English.

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