Dr Samuel K Merkhan, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Catskill, NY

Dr Samuel K Merkhan, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Catskill, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Columbia Memorial Hospital and his current practice location is 159 Jefferson Hts, Suite D107, Catskill, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (518) 943-1442.

Dr Samuel K Merkhan is licensed to practice in New York (license number 209006) 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 1982691580.

Contact Information

Dr Samuel K Merkhan, MD
159 Jefferson Hts, Suite D107,
Catskill, NY 12414-1237
(518) 943-1442
(518) 943-2003

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Samuel K Merkhan
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience37 Years
Location159 Jefferson Hts, Catskill, 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 Samuel K Merkhan graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982691580
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5991839953
  • Enrollment ID: I20110317000059

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Samuel K Merkhan such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982691580NPI-NPPES
01682842MedicaidNY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 209006 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Eddy Visiting Nurse & Rehab AssociationTroy, NYHome health agency
Community Hospice, Inc, TheRensselaer, NYHospice
Columbia Memorial HospitalHudson, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Columbia Memorial Hospital5092709410183

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 Samuel K Merkhan allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameColumbia Memorial Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1083639587
PECOS PAC ID: 5092709410
Enrollment ID: O20040409000109

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 Samuel K Merkhan 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 Samuel K Merkhan, MD
949 Columbia St,
Hudson, NY 12534-2624

Ph: (518) 828-7188
Dr Samuel K Merkhan, MD
159 Jefferson Hts, Suite D107,
Catskill, NY 12414-1237

Ph: (518) 943-1442

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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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