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

Active since October 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
101 MANNING DR, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514(919) 962-0225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Jason Derek Merker M.d., Ph.d. NPPES

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

DR. JASON DEREK MERKER M.D., PH.D. (NPI 1538358551) is an individual molecular genetic pathology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-00150) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Southeastern Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538358551
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0007X
Provider Legal NameDR. JASON DEREK MERKERCredential: M.D., PH.D.
Location Address101 MANNING DRChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220
Mailing Address101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514-4220 · (919) 962-0225
Phone(919) 962-0225
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMarch 30, 2021
✔ NPI 1538358551 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Molecular Genetic PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0007X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-00150✔ Licensed in CA · A98012
Definition
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.
Also ListedPathology · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory MedicineTaxonomy 207ZP0105X · License 2018-00150 (NC)
101 MANNING DR, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Jason Derek Merker M.d., Ph.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 ID143585612
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180604002321
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

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.

Interpretation and report of genetic testing 88291
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.
527 services342 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lumberton, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340050
Location300 W 27 St PO Box 1408Lumberton, NC 28359 · Robeson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340061
Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Johnston Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Smithfield, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340090
Location509 Bright Leaf BlvdSmithfield, NC 27577 · Johnston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rex Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Raleigh, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number340114
Location4420 Lake Boone TrailRaleigh, NC 27607 · Wake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolina East Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Bern, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340131
Location2000 Neuse BlvdNew Bern, NC 28560 · Craven County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27514 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. TERESA MARY ANDERSON PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-2457
DR. KAMAKSHI V RAO PHARMD, BCOP
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB#7600, UNC HOSPITAL
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-1434
MS. MELODY ANN WATRAL MSN, RN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (919) 966-8809
MORGAN TREPTE PHARM.D.
Pharmacist (Oncology)
101 MANNING DR, CB 7600
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-8346
TREVOR STEPHEN BARLOWE
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-1000
KRISTIN M HEAD RN
Registered Nurse
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-5421
KALYNN ANNE NORTHAM PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-3765
KEVIN IVAN MORALES DEL MORAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
101 MANNING DR
CHAPEL HILL, NC 27514
Orange County (984) 974-1000

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 Jason Merker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jason Merker is 1538358551. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2007.

Where is Jason Merker located?

Jason Merker practices at 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. The listed phone number is (919) 962-0225.

What is Jason Merker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Molecular Genetic Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0007X.

Is Jason Merker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jason Merker 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 Jason Merker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jason Merker is affiliated with Southeastern Regional Medical Center, Unc Hospitals, Johnston Health, Rex Hospital and Carolina East Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jason Merker was last updated on March 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.