Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Merlone, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1285953083
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 Deaconess RD # Cc-470, Dept of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine
Boston, MA 022155321
(617) 754-2733

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 16, 2016
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A130508

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285953083. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
132
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$19,964
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 79 78 $120
00140 Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 24 24 $140
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $153
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 14 14 $346

In context: peer comparison

Among 267 peers in Boston Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Merlone's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Merlone practices Anesthesiology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Merlone practice?
Dr. Joseph Merlone practices at 1 Deaconess RD # Cc-470, Boston, MA 022155321. Office phone: 6177542733.
What is Dr. Joseph Merlone's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Merlone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285953083, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Merlone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Merlone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Merlone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (HCPCS 00140); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.