Physician Profile
Douglas E. Merkel, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merkel
Douglas E. Merkel, MD practices medical oncology in Evanston, IL. Douglas is a 1981 graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School. Medicare claims data shows Douglas provided 1,805 services to 885 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (847) 570-2112
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2650 RIDGE AVE KELLOGG CANCER CENTER
Evanston, IL 60201
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Medical Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Abdominal cancer
- Peritoneal Cancer
Blood cancer
- Blood Cancer
Blood disorders
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Thick Blood
Cancer complications
- High calcium from cancer
Chest cancer
- Thymus tumor
Complications
- Abdominal fluid swelling from cancer
- Fluid around lungs from cancer
Digestive cancer
- Appendix cancer
- Gallbladder cancer
Digestive cancers
- Anal cancer
- Bile duct cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
Endocrine cancer
- Adrenal Tumors in Children
Endocrine cancers
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Thyroid cancer
Eye cancer
- Melanoma of the eye
General oncology
- Cancer of unknown primary
Genetic risk
- Inherited Cancer Risk
Gynecologic cancer
- Vulvar cancer
Gynecologic cancers
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Head and neck
- Laryngeal cancer
Head and neck cancer
- Head and neck cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Salivary Gland Cancer
Metastatic cancer
- Cancer Spread to the Lung
Metastatic disease
- Cancer spread to bones
- Cancer that spread to brain
- Cancer that spread to liver
Neurologic cancers
- Brain tumor
Sarcomas
- Bone tumors
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
Skin cancer
- Melanoma
- Skin cancer
Symptom evaluation
- Cancer pain
- Cancer-related fatigue
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Thoracic cancers
- Mesothelioma
Treatment side effects
- Chemo Rash
- Mouth Sores From Chemo
- Nerve Pain From Chemo
Urologic cancer
- Penile Cancer
Urologic cancers
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular cancer
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Blood transfusion
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Cancer treatment care
- Immunotherapy Side Effect Management
- Maintenance Cancer Therapy
Complication management
- Cancer Blood Clot Treatment
Consultations
- Cancer survivorship care
- Integrative oncology consultation
- Post-cancer surveillance scan review
- Pre-Surgery Chemotherapy Consultation
- Preventative Chemotherapy Consultation
- Radiopharmaceutical therapy consultation
- Second Opinion For Cancer
- Stem cell transplant consultation
- Tumor Board Case Review
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Cancer Genetic Testing
- Pathology second opinion for cancer
- Tumor Biomarker Testing
Infusions
- Bone Strengthening Infusion
- Iron Infusion
- IV hydration for cancer patients
- Neurologic infusion treatment
Injections
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Medication management
- Oral cancer medication monitoring
Patient education
- Chemo Teaching And Education
Port and line care
- Central line placement in child
- Chemo port removal
- PICC line care and removal
Procedures
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
Specialized treatments
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Heated Chemotherapy Consultation
- Hepatic Artery Pump Chemotherapy Consultation
Specialty treatments
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- CAR-T Therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Clinical Trial Screening
- Hormone Therapy For Cancer
- Spinal chemo injection
Supportive care
- Advance Care Planning For Cancer
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Cancer pain management
- Cancer Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Cancer weight loss management
- Chemo brain treatment
- Chemo nausea treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hospice care consultation
- Lymphedema evaluation
- Palliative cancer care
Treatment side effects
- Chemo Rash Treatment
Vascular access
- Chemo port flush and care
- Chemo port placement
- PICC line care and flush
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,805 services · 885 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
1,299 | More than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
252 | More than most peers in Medical Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
210 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
26 | As often as other peers in Medical Oncology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Medical Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other oncologists in Evanston 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1981 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Merkel's specialty?
Dr. Merkel is an oncologist in Evanston, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Medical Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Merkel?
Dr. Merkel is listed at 2650 Ridge Ave Kellogg Cancer Center, Evanston, IL 60201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Merkel?
The number on file is (847) 570-2112. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Merkel?
Dr. Merkel's National Provider Identifier is 1235156811. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merkel's medical education?
Dr. Merkel attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Merkel have?
Dr. Merkel has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Merkel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merkel the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Merkel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merkel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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