Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Aziz Merchant, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Newark, NJ
- NPI 1053595637
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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185 S Orange Ave, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Msb G514
Newark, NJ 071032757
(973) 972-0072
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 26, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Michigan #095915
- Medicaid
- MI #1053595637
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053595637. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
283
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$46,986
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 110 | 48 | $128 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 73 | 68 | $187 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 52 | 32 | $85 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 21 | 21 | $184 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 16 | 15 | $141 | |
47563 |
Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $790 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Newark Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,584
Transactions
28
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 11 | $1,743.94 | |
| Ambu A/S | 1 | $350.00 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 5 | $204.83 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 2 | $113.00 | |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2 | $37.77 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $34.71 | |
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 1 | $25.71 | |
| Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. | 2 | $21.33 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $18.94 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 1 | $16.96 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $16.58 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Aziz Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Aziz Merchant practices Surgery Physician in Newark, NJ.
Where does Dr. Aziz Merchant practice?
Dr. Aziz Merchant practices at 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 071032757. Office phone: 9739720072.
What is Dr. Aziz Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Aziz Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053595637, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Aziz Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Aziz Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Aziz Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.