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Dr. Asif Merchant, MD
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Chelmsford, MA
- NPI 1538152335
- Accepts Medicare
- 30 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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290 Littleton RD Unit 3
Chelmsford, MA 018243429
(978) 685-2460
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 28, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Massachusetts #231902 · Minnesota #45064
- Medicaid
- MN #632665000
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538152335. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,846
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$419,494
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 1,209 | 999 | $195 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 916 | 514 | $115 | |
99305 |
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 342 | 329 | $143 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 205 | 155 | $80 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 82 | 72 | $54 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 35 | 35 | $80 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 32 | 24 | $64 | |
99310 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 25 | 24 | $165 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Chelmsford Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 355. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
25,991
Patients
2,483
Total drug cost
$609,976
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 2,854 | 299 | $25,137 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 2,322 | 193 | $11,359 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 2,280 | 182 | $17,885 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 2,225 | 197 | $21,928 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 2,044 | 200 | $11,528 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 1,963 | 187 | $12,637 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 1,934 | 187 | $29,052 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 1,865 | 180 | $409,875 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,605 | 160 | $15,359 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 1,437 | 133 | $7,404 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Asif Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Asif Merchant practices Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Chelmsford, MA.
Where does Dr. Asif Merchant practice?
Dr. Asif Merchant practices at 290 Littleton RD Unit 3, Chelmsford, MA 018243429. Office phone: 9786852460.
What is Dr. Asif Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Asif Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538152335, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Asif Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Asif Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Asif Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.