Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Merriam, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY

  • NPI 1821010307
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 49 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
635 W 165Th St
New York, NY 100323724
(212) 305-5402

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2021
Year of graduation
1977 — 49 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
New York #155074-1 · New York #155074
Medicaid
NY #01114552

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821010307. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,665
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$190,187
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 828 496 $145
92134 Imaging of retina 427 187 $23
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 102 102 $54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 101 41 $21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 80 71 $73
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 44 44 $254
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 37 25 $625
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 21 19 $346
95060 Test for allergy using allergenic extract applied to eye 14 14 $45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 11 11 $382

In context: peer comparison

Among 152 peers in this city , average services per provider: 275. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
887
Patients
283
Total drug cost
$141,753
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Timolol Maleate Generic 193 57 $3,128
Latanoprost Generic 160 51 $5,571
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 81 18 $2,699
Ofloxacin Generic 62 40 $1,382
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 62 42 $3,622
Flurbiprofen Sodium Generic 58 38 $1,813
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 41 0 $16,858
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 40 11 $6,360
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 37 12 $20,295
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 32 14 $481

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Merriam's medical specialty?
Dr. John Merriam practices Ophthalmology Physician in New York, NY.
Where does Dr. John Merriam practice?
Dr. John Merriam practices at 635 W 165Th St, New York, NY 100323724. Office phone: 2123055402.
What is Dr. John Merriam's NPI?
Dr. John Merriam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821010307, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Merriam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Merriam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Merriam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.