Dr Edward L Merker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Pleasantville, NY

Dr Edward L Merker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Pleasantville, New York. He went to Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice White Plains Physician Services and his current practice location is 180 Marble Ave, Pleasantville, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (914) 769-7300.

Dr Edward L Merker is licensed to practice in New York (license number 163291) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588653109.

Contact Information

Dr Edward L Merker, MD
180 Marble Ave,
Pleasantville, NY 10570-3424
(914) 769-7300
(914) 769-7328

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edward L Merker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience43 Years
Location180 Marble Ave, Pleasantville, New York
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edward L Merker attended and graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588653109
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416059530
  • Enrollment ID: I20070308000521

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edward L Merker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588653109NPI-NPPES
00925966MedicaidNY
1588653109OtherNYNPI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 163291 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
White Plains Hospital CenterWhite plains, NYHospital
Phelps Memorial Hospital CenterSleepy hollow, NYHospital
Bethel Nursing Home Company IncOssining, NYNursing home
Kendal On HudsonSleepy hollow, NYNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
White Plains Physician Services3476894445311

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edward L Merker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTrustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437176047
PECOS PAC ID: 6002715794
Enrollment ID: O20031231000637
Entity NameThe Westchester Medical Practice Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225222953
PECOS PAC ID: 9335238732
Enrollment ID: O20080502000160
Entity NameWhite Plains Physician Services
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124502687
PECOS PAC ID: 3476894445
Enrollment ID: O20190402000216

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edward L Merker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edward L Merker, MD
2649 Strang Blvd Ste 304,
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-2938

Ph: (914) 739-0087
Dr Edward L Merker, MD
180 Marble Ave,
Pleasantville, NY 10570-3424

Ph: (914) 769-7300

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Family Medicine Doctors in Pleasantville, NY

Dr. Richard Strongwater, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 180 Marble Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: 914-769-7300    Fax: 914-769-7328
Dr. Dora Piccirilli, M.D.
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Phone: 914-769-7300    Fax: 914-769-7328
Dr. Frank Soroka, M.D.
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Phone: 914-769-7300    Fax: 914-769-7328
Dr. Elizabeth N. Sousa, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
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Dr. Irina Klyatis, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 180 Marble Ave, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: 914-769-7300    Fax: 914-769-7328

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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