Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joseph Merck

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Crosby, MN

  • NPI 1558742783
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1 3Rd Ave Ne
Crosby, MN 564411665
(218) 546-5108
fax (218) 546-5736
Additional location
2401 S 31St St
Temple, TX 765080001
(254) 724-2364

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 6, 2019
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Minnesota #65042 · Texas #BP10054312

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558742783. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,375
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$184,570
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92134 Imaging of retina 174 157 $39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 173 120 $124
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 168 114 $39
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 166 99 $445
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 161 160 $126
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears 100 50 $22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 92 92 $161
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 67 64 $63
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 64 52 $304
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 58 56 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Crosby Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 111. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $14.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,253
Patients
1,193
Total drug cost
$84,087
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 567 340 $21,219
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 561 330 $12,708
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 504 319 $19,941
Latanoprost Generic 305 94 $8,529
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 97 33 $3,206
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 60 39 $730
Timolol Maleate Generic 51 20 $767
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 50 18 $1,263
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 17 0 $9,594
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 15 0 $421

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Joseph Merck's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Merck practices Ophthalmology Physician in Crosby, MN.
Where does Dr. Joseph Merck practice?
Dr. Joseph Merck practices at 1 3Rd Ave Ne, Crosby, MN 564411665. Office phone: 2185465108.
What is Dr. Joseph Merck's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Merck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558742783, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Merck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Merck accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Merck commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.