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DR. JOSEPH PATRICK MERLONE M.D.
NPI 1285953083
Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Active since May 19, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 DEACONESS RD # CC-470, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA, CRITICAL CARE AND PAIN MEDICINE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 754-2733 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Joseph Patrick Merlone M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOSEPH PATRICK MERLONE M.D. (NPI 1285953083) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in California (A130508) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285953083
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOSEPH PATRICK MERLONECredential: M.D.
Location Address1 DEACONESS RD # CC-470, DEPT OF ANESTHESIA, CRITICAL CARE AND PAIN MEDICINEBoston, MA 02215-5321
Mailing Address1 Deaconess Rd # Cc-470, Dept Of Anesthesia, Critical Care And Pain MedicineBoston, MA 02215-5321 · (617) 754-2733
Phone(617) 754-2733
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJune 16, 2016
✔ NPI 1285953083 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A130508
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1 DEACONESS RD # CC-470, Boston, MA 02215
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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 Patrick Merlone M.d. 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 ID1153546692
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140625002388
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Central Anesthesia Service Exchange Medical Group, Inc.
2,623 mi
Anesthesiology
3315 WATT AVE.
Sacramento, CA 95821
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194826404 (916) 481-0777

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
61 services60 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
18 services17 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

ELISE SULLIVAN MD
Anesthesiology
1 DEACONESS RD # CC-470
BOSTON, MA 02215
Suffolk County (617) 754-2713

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 Merlone's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Merlone is 1285953083. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2010.

Where is Joseph Merlone located?

Joseph Merlone practices at 1 Deaconess Rd # Cc-470 Dept Of Anesthesia, Critical Care And Pain Medicine, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 754-2733.

What is Joseph Merlone's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Joseph Merlone enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph Merlone 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 Merlone's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joseph Merlone reassigns Medicare benefits to Central Anesthesia Service Exchange Medical Group, Inc. (Sacramento, CA). 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 Merlone's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Merlone was last updated on June 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.