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DR. IRA MERKEL
NPI 1336146125
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Somerset, NJ

Active since July 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled
97.45/100
CMS Quality Rating
33 CLYDE RD, SUITE 102, SOMERSET, NJ 08873(732) 873-9200(732) 873-1699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Ira Merkel NPPES

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

DR. IRA MERKEL (NPI 1336146125) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Somerset, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA06190500) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336146125
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. IRA MERKEL
Location Address33 CLYDE RD, SUITE 102Somerset, NJ 08873-5032
Mailing Address33 Clyde Rd, Suite 102Somerset, NJ 08873-5032 · (732) 873-9200 · Fax (732) 873-1699
Phone(732) 873-9200
Fax(732) 873-1699
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2008
✔ NPI 1336146125 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA06190500
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
33 CLYDE RD, Somerset, NJ 08873
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Other Identifiers 9

Other2499176NJ · Ghi Ppo #
Other2108835NJ · Aetna Hmo #
Other4337274NJ · Aetna Ppo #
Medicare UPINF29410NJ
Other1K0769NJ · Healthnet #
Medicare PIN725882M9VNJ
Medicaid8101809NJ
Other0563362000NJ · Amerihealth #
Other5H3872NJ · Empire Bc/bs #

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ira Merkel is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Ira Merkel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Allied Digestive Health, LLC
29 mi
Gastroenterology
187 ROUTE 36, MONMOUTH CORPORATE PARK CENTER I;BUILDING A, SUITE 230
West Long Beach, NJ 07764
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 406 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265831259 (732) 222-3805

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08873 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

97.45/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability97
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.

DIGESTIVE DISEASE CENTER OF NJ LLC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
33 CLYDE RD, SUITE 102
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 873-9200
SCOTT L ARONSON MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
33 CLYDE RD, STE 102
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 873-9200
DR. MITCHELL FERGES
Specialist
33 CLYDE RD, SUITE 102
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 873-9200
TRISTATE PAIN CONSULTANTS, PC
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
33 CLYDE RD, 105
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (917) 749-5701
DR. CATVAN LE M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
33 CLYDE RD, SUITES 105-106
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 873-6868
DR. NOEL ILOGU MD
Internal Medicine
33 CLYDE RD, STE 105
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 247-9001
SEJAL N. PATEL PA-C
Physician Assistant
33 CLYDE RD, SUITES 105-106
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 873-6868
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL AND TREATMENT CENTER INC.
Internal Medicine
33 CLYDE RD, SUITE 105
SOMERSET, NJ 08873
Somerset County (732) 247-9001

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 Ira Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ira Merkel is 1336146125. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 7, 2005.

Where is Ira Merkel located?

Ira Merkel practices at 33 Clyde Rd Suite 102, Somerset, NJ 08873. The listed phone number is (732) 873-9200.

What is Ira Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Ira Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ira Merkel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ira Merkel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ira Merkel reassigns Medicare benefits to Allied Digestive Health, LLC (West Long Beach, NJ). 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 Ira Merkel'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 Ira Merkel was last updated on May 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.