DR. ALEXANDER MERKLER
NPI 1144549882
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in New York, NY

Active since May 20, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1320 YORK AVE, 27Z, NEW YORK, NY 10021(917) 373-8523 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 23, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Alexander Merkler NPPES

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

DR. ALEXANDER MERKLER (NPI 1144549882) is an individual neurology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (273685) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with New York-presbyterian Hospital, and is a graduate of New York University School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144549882
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALEXANDER MERKLER
Location Address1320 YORK AVE, 27ZNew York, NY 10021-4800
Mailing Address525 E 68th St, F610New York, NY 10065-4870 · (212) 746-2323 · Fax (212) 746-8792
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 23, 2014
NPI 1144549882 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
License Licensed in NY · 273685
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
1320 YORK AVE, New York, NY 10021

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Alexander Merkler 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 ID2860785037
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160726000944
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
237 services98 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
40 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
38 services21 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services12 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330101
Location525 East 68th StreetNew York, NY 10065 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10021 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.8
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

Surgery
1320 YORK AVE, APT 25X
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Registered Nurse (Lactation Consultant)
1320 YORK AVE, 20M
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1320 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
General Acute Care Hospital
1320 YORK AVE, APARTMENT 20X
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1320 YORK AVE, HELMSLEY MEDICAL TOWER
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Internal Medicine
1320 YORK AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Special Hospital
1320 YORK AVE, APT: 24A
NEW YORK, NY 10021
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1320 YORK AVE, APT. 23T
NEW YORK, NY 10021

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 Alexander Merkler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Merkler is 1144549882. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2010.

Where is Alexander Merkler located?

Alexander Merkler practices at 1320 York Ave 27Z, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (917) 373-8523.

What is Alexander Merkler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Alexander Merkler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Merkler 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.

Is Alexander Merkler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alexander Merkler is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Merkler was last updated on February 23, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.