Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Akeel Merchant, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Springfield, MA
- NPI 1558628735
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.1 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 011990001
(413) 794-0000 - Mailing address
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55 S Lake Ave Apt 38
Albany, NY 122031152
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 28, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #S0191
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558628735. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
362
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$20,712
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36620 |
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin | 65 | 65 | $44 | |
76942 |
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | 53 | 52 | $30 | |
64999 |
Other procedure on nervous system | 51 | 50 | $46 | |
76937 |
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | 43 | 35 | $14 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 37 | 21 | $49 | |
64447 |
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | 33 | 32 | $56 | |
93312 |
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report | 15 | 15 | $103 | |
93320 |
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers | 15 | 15 | $17 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 15 | 15 | $3 | |
00560 |
Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels | 12 | 12 | $341 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 24 peers in this city , average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$154
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $153.78 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Akeel Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Akeel Merchant practices Anesthesiology Physician in Springfield, MA.
Where does Dr. Akeel Merchant practice?
Dr. Akeel Merchant practices at Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 011990001. Office phone: 4137940000.
What is Dr. Akeel Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Akeel Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558628735, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Akeel Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Akeel Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Akeel Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS 76942); Other procedure on nervous system (HCPCS 64999). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.