Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lourdes Merlo, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Rego Park, NY

  • NPI 1902035215
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
65-45 Saunders Street, 6F
Rego Park, NY 11374
(917) 536-2009
fax (718) 275-4212

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 16, 2009
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RH0002X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Connecticut #046637 · New York #254093

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1902035215. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
185
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$25,993
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 64 61 $150
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 57 39 $91
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 40 40 $199
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 24 20 $136

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 46. This provider delivers 4.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lourdes Merlo's medical specialty?
Dr. Lourdes Merlo practices Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Rego Park, NY.
Where does Dr. Lourdes Merlo practice?
Dr. Lourdes Merlo practices at 65-45 Saunders Street, Rego Park, NY 11374. Office phone: 9175362009.
What is Dr. Lourdes Merlo's NPI?
Dr. Lourdes Merlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902035215, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lourdes Merlo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lourdes Merlo accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lourdes Merlo commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.