DR. JASON DEREK MERKER M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1538358551
Pathology - Molecular Genetic Pathology in Chapel Hill, NC

NPI Status: Active since October 16, 2007

Contact Information

101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC
ZIP 27514
Phone: (919) 962-0225

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 22
  • Pathology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JASON MERKER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Jason Merker, a provider established in Chapel Hill, North Carolina with a medical specialization in Pathology, focusing in molecular genetic pathology and more than 22 years of experience. He graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2005. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538358551 assigned on October 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207ZP0007X with license number 2018-00150 (NC). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1538358551
Provider Name
DR. JASON DEREK MERKER M.D., PH.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
101 MANNING DR CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Location Phone
(919) 962-0225
Mailing Address
101 MANNING DR CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Mailing Phone
(919) 962-0225
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2005
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
10-16-2007
Last Update Date
03-30-2021
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Pathology Molecular Genetic Pathology

Taxonomy Code
207ZP0007X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
2018-00150
License State
NC
Taxonomy Description
A molecular genetic pathologist is expert in the principles, theory and technologies of molecular biology and molecular genetics. This expertise is used to make or confirm diagnoses of Mendelian genetic disorders, disorders of human development, infectious diseases and malignancies, and to assess the natural history of those disorders. A molecular genetic pathologist provides information about gene structure, function and alteration and applies laboratory techniques for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for individuals with related disorders.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207ZP0007XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Molecular Genetic Pathology

A98012 (CA)
2207ZP0105XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pathology
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

2018-00150 (NC)

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Jason Merker is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Jason Merker is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 143585612

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20180604002321

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Interpretation and report of genetic testing

Interpretation and report of genetic testing involves analyzing your DNA to look for changes that could indicate a risk for certain health conditions. The results are then compiled into a report, which provides insights about your genetic health.

This service was performed 23 times for 23 patients

Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report

A molecular pathology procedure involves analyzing your body's cells at a molecular level to identify any abnormalities. This can help detect diseases early. A physician will interpret the results and provide a detailed report, explaining the findings clearly.

This service was performed 418 times for 243 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $31.25 for a new patient copayment and $23.98 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 27514 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $125.01
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.12
  • Maximum New Patient Price $165.09
  • Average New Patient Copayment $31.25
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.53
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.27

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $95.94
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $134.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.98
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.3
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.65

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Jason Merker is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER300 W 27 ST PO BOX 1408
LUMBERTON, NC 28359
(910) 671-5000Acute Care Hospitals
UNC HOSPITALS101 MANNING DRIVE
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
(919) 966-4141Acute Care Hospitals
JOHNSTON HEALTH509 BRIGHT LEAF BLVD
SMITHFIELD, NC 27577
(919) 934-8171Acute Care Hospitals
REX HOSPITAL4420 LAKE BOONE TRAIL
RALEIGH, NC 27607
(919) 784-3100Acute Care Hospitals
CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER2000 NEUSE BLVD
NEW BERN, NC 28560
(252) 633-8640Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1538358551, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 6
5
Unchanged
Pos 7
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 8
5
Unchanged
Pos 9
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 3 → 6 8 → 16 → 7 5 → 10 → 1

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 6 + 5 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1538358551.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
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Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
101 MANNING DR, ROOM 1071, 1ST FLOOR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CYTOGENETICS
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
101 MANNING DR, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Physical Therapist (Hand)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538358551, enumerated as an "individual" on October 16, 2007.

The provider is located at 101 MANNING DR CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514 and the phone number is (919) 962-0225.

Pathology with taxonomy code 207ZP0007X and a focus in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

Jason Merker is affiliated with: SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNC HOSPITALS, JOHNSTON HEALTH, REX HOSPITAL and CAROLINA EAST MEDICAL CENTER.