Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Scott Merkley, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1629270814
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 81.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1225 S Broadway, Suite 201
Lexington, KY 405042701
(859) 258-4950
fax (859) 258-4618
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 13, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Kentucky #41128 · Kentucky #TP268
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629270814. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
631
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$87,805
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 129 | 123 | $82 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 119 | 119 | $231 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 107 | 88 | $117 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 82 | 82 | $134 | |
G0105 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk | 58 | 58 | $163 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 35 | 32 | $134 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 23 | 23 | $135 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 22 | 22 | $170 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 21 | 21 | $157 | |
43450 |
Dilation of esophagus | 19 | 19 | $37 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Lexington Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 80. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,650
Transactions
126
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 39 | $717.73 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 19 | $317.60 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 14 | $256.04 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 11 | $184.13 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 5 | $119.31 | |
| Qol Medical, LLC | 5 | $112.93 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 5 | $109.66 | |
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 4 | $99.41 | |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, INC | 5 | $92.20 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 4 | $79.31 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $72.97 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $69.89 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $54.32 | |
| Evoke Pharma, INC. | 3 | $48.77 | |
| Albireo Pharma, INC. | 2 | $42.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,129
Patients
682
Total drug cost
$114,031
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 388 | 371 | $6,938 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 167 | 57 | $1,875 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 129 | 38 | $1,265 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 101 | 31 | $1,652 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 62 | 62 | $4,759 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 55 | 21 | $1,086 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 46 | 17 | $35,192 |
| Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 32 | 32 | $615 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 30 | 19 | $3,429 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 26 | 0 | $2,171 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Scott Merkley's medical specialty?
Dr. Scott Merkley practices Gastroenterology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Scott Merkley practice?
Dr. Scott Merkley practices at 1225 S Broadway, Lexington, KY 405042701. Office phone: 8592584950.
What is Dr. Scott Merkley's NPI?
Dr. Scott Merkley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629270814, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Scott Merkley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Scott Merkley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Scott Merkley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (HCPCS 45385); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.