Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. John Merlino, DO
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (CMS: Cardiac Electrophysiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Toms River, NJ
- NPI 1811013246
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.9 / 100 · 2023
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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780 Route 37 W, Suite 120
Toms River, NJ 087555059
(732) 736-5694
fax (732) 244-1860 - Mailing address
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Po Box 8000, Dept 596
Buffalo, NY 142670002
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 2, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Jersey #25MB07321900
- Medicaid
- NJ #0153834
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1811013246. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,268
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$468,628
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 959 | 572 | $15 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 818 | 460 | $135 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 701 | 607 | $8 | |
G2066 |
Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec | 402 | 126 | $42 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 354 | 176 | $82 | |
93298 |
Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | 335 | 66 | $27 | |
93280 |
Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | 286 | 187 | $63 | |
93294 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | 260 | 168 | $31 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 240 | 225 | $178 | |
93296 |
Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | 238 | 160 | $25 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Toms River Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 174. This provider delivers 36× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,495
Transactions
37
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | 14 | $817.13 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 5 | $285.73 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 5 | $152.56 | |
| CVRx, INC. | 3 | $55.38 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $52.13 | |
| Philips North America LLC | 3 | $50.40 | |
| iRhythm Technologies, INC. | 1 | $35.60 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 2 | $29.52 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $16.98 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,045
Patients
647
Total drug cost
$662,181
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 367 | 97 | $479,520 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 352 | 108 | $6,983 |
| Flecainide Acetate | Generic | 225 | 68 | $18,145 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | Generic | 179 | 80 | $4,901 |
| Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) | Brand | 164 | 57 | $8,470 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 103 | 29 | $130,648 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 102 | 37 | $1,498 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 91 | 26 | $1,569 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 77 | 22 | $924 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 73 | 24 | $1,383 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. John Merlino's medical specialty?
Dr. John Merlino practices Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Toms River, NJ.
Where does Dr. John Merlino practice?
Dr. John Merlino practices at 780 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 087555059. Office phone: 7327365694.
What is Dr. John Merlino's NPI?
Dr. John Merlino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811013246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Merlino accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Merlino accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Merlino commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.