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DR. JOSEPH MERCKLING D.C.
NPI 1033200563
Chiropractor in Bellport, NY

Active since September 28, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
16 STATION RD STE 2, BELLPORT, NY 11713(631) 286-2300(631) 286-4615 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Merckling D.c. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JOSEPH MERCKLING D.C. (NPI 1033200563) is an individual chiropractor in Bellport, New York, licensed in New York (X010618) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is a graduate of New York Chiropractic College (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033200563
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH MERCKLINGCredential: D.C.
Location Address16 STATION RD STE 2Bellport, NY 11713-2449
Mailing Address3 Christine LnYaphank, NY 11980-1207 · (631) 766-5322
Phone(631) 286-2300
Fax(631) 286-4615
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York Chiropractic CollegeGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1033200563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · X010618
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
16 STATION RD STE 2, Bellport, NY 11713
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Joseph Merckling D.c. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3375540123
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061108000649

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Joseph Merckling reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Merckling Family Chiropractic P.C.
Same address
Chiropractor
16 STATION RD STE 2
Bellport, NY 11713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
NPI 1538250071 (631) 286-2300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
946 services72 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
441 services37 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MERCKLING FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC P.C.
Chiropractor
16 STATION RD STE 2
BELLPORT, NY 11713
Suffolk County (631) 286-2300
DANIEL LORA
Acupuncturist
16 STATION RD STE 2
BELLPORT, NY 11713
Suffolk County (516) 946-0176

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Joseph Merckling's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Merckling is 1033200563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Joseph Merckling located?

Joseph Merckling practices at 16 Station Rd Ste 2, Bellport, NY 11713. The listed phone number is (631) 286-2300.

What is Joseph Merckling's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Joseph Merckling enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Merckling is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joseph Merckling's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Merckling reassigns Medicare benefits to Merckling Family Chiropractic P.C. (Bellport, NY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Joseph Merckling's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joseph Merckling accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Joseph Merckling as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Merckling was last updated on January 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.