Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Merkin, MD

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Edison, NJ

  • NPI 1669548079
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
34 36 Progress St, Suite B3
Edison, NJ 08820
(908) 757-6633
fax (908) 757-3912

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #MA04885700
Medicaid
NJ #2013908

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669548079. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
585
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$85,874
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 377 209 $140
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 78 78 $239
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 68 66 $100
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 36 29 $74
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 26 25 $197

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in this city , average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,567
Transactions
105
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 29 $333.23
ABBVIE INC. 19 $231.48
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 14 $153.17
Biogen, Inc. 5 $136.81
MDD US Operations, LLC 8 $128.59
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC 6 $98.06
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $76.38
Lundbeck LLC 4 $67.40
Eisai Inc. 4 $66.23
ARGENX US, INC. 2 $37.49
Genentech USA, Inc. 2 $35.55
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. 2 $32.89
Celgene Corporation 2 $32.54
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $32.00
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc 2 $30.55

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,567

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
787
Patients
203
Total drug cost
$81,385
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 165 42 $2,928
Donepezil Hcl Generic 134 51 $3,785
Levetiracetam Generic 109 30 $4,545
Memantine Hcl Generic 51 20 $2,256
Memantine Hcl Er (Memantine Hcl) Brand 43 14 $6,069
Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) Brand 42 11 $1,394
Clonazepam Generic 39 12 $1,273
Briviact (Brivaracetam) Brand 29 0 $45,871
Primidone Generic 28 0 $1,631
Baclofen Generic 26 0 $481

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Merkin's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Merkin practices Neurology Physician in Edison, NJ.
Where does Dr. Michael Merkin practice?
Dr. Michael Merkin practices at 34 36 Progress St, Edison, NJ 08820. Office phone: 9087576633.
What is Dr. Michael Merkin's NPI?
Dr. Michael Merkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669548079, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Merkin accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Merkin accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Merkin commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.