Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Merchant, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1699765826
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1111 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 500105793
(515) 239-4401
fax (515) 239-4791

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2020
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0003X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Iowa #31094
Medicaid
IA #1137380

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699765826. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
136,547
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$2,221,287
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1439 Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg 41,250 35 $1
J0881 Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) 20,620 15 $3
J9271 Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg 20,600 23 $54
J1453 Injection, fosaprepitant, 1 mg 10,650 27 $0
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 10,140 45 $23
J1756 Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg 5,900 14 $0
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 3,630 83 $0
J1561 Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg 3,150 15 $48
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 1,992 601 $8
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,787 606 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 1,464. This provider delivers 93× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Aveo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $15.00

By nature of payment

Education
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,209
Patients
557
Total drug cost
$163,406
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 228 52 $4,715
Potassium Chloride Generic 220 57 $7,108
Acyclovir Generic 215 45 $4,161
Prednisone Generic 202 59 $1,358
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 199 35 $131,662
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 159 32 $1,496
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 146 41 $923
Omeprazole Generic 130 32 $1,549
Letrozole Generic 123 27 $1,802
Prochlorperazine Maleate Generic 119 66 $805

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joseph Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Merchant practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Merchant practice?
Dr. Joseph Merchant practices at 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, IA 500105793. Office phone: 5152394401.
What is Dr. Joseph Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699765826, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferric carboxymaltose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1439); Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (HCPCS J0881); Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J9271). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.