Physician Profile
Edward A. Mercogliano, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mercogliano
Edward A. Mercogliano, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Nutley, NJ specializing in general surgery. Edward trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 1971. Edward is also listed as specializing in surgery. Medicare claims data shows Edward provided 1,392 services to 1,249 patients. The services billed most often include insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older), extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening, and initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1285738229.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (973) 284-0370
- Email not available
Practice Locations
181 FRANKLIN AVE SUITE 305
Nutley, NJ 07110
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Gastrointestinal
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
Oncology
- Colon cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
- Cyst Removal
Surgical Oncology
- Complex skin lesion excision
Surgical procedures
- Chemo port removal
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,392 services · 1,249 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36558 |
388 | More than most peers in General Surgery |
| Extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening | Procedure | 13160 |
225 | Too few peers to compare |
| Suture of postsurgical opening in abdominal wall | Procedure | 49900 |
131 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of thigh or knee | Procedure | 27301 |
94 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of fluid collection of abdominal cavity by tube using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49406 |
74 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of pelvis or hip near joint | Procedure | 26990 |
74 | Too few peers to compare |
| Simple closure of surface wound reopening | Procedure | 12020 |
59 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of fluid filled sacs beneath connective tissue in multiple foot joints | Procedure | 28003 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of upper arm or elbow | Procedure | 23930 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation in soft tissue of neck or chest | Procedure | 21501 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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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.
Trained at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1971 at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 3
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 3 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 3
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Edward A. Mercogliano?
Edward A. Mercogliano is a general surgeon in Nutley, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Edward A. Mercogliano's address?
Edward A. Mercogliano is listed at 181 Franklin Ave Suite 305, Nutley, NJ 07110. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Edward A. Mercogliano?
The number on file is (973) 284-0370. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Edward A. Mercogliano?
Edward A. Mercogliano's National Provider Identifier is 1285738229. 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
Where did Edward A. Mercogliano train?
Edward A. Mercogliano attended Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Edward A. Mercogliano have?
Edward A. Mercogliano has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Edward A. Mercogliano perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Edward A. Mercogliano performs procedures including insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion, extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening and suture of postsurgical opening in abdominal wall, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Edward A. Mercogliano's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Edward A. Mercogliano. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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