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- 780 Route 37 W, Suite 120, Toms River, NJ 08755
About Dr. Merlino
John A. Merlino, DO is a healthcare provider in Toms River, NJ specializing in clinical cardiac electrophysiology. John trained at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2000. John is also listed as specializing in cardiovascular disease. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 4,049 Medicare patients across 6,425 services. The services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. This provider record is associated with NPI 1811013246.
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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
- (732) 736-5694
- Email not available
Practice Locations
780 ROUTE 37 W SUITE 120
Toms River, NJ 08755
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology 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
Abnormal heart rhythms
- Atrial Tachycardia
- Premature atrial contractions
Conduction disorders
- Bundle Branch Block
- Junctional Rhythm
- Tachy-Brady Syndrome
- Heart block
Dangerous heart rhythms
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Ventricular tachycardia
Device issues
- Frequent Defibrillator Shocks
- Pacemaker Syndrome
Fainting & reflex disorders
- Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity
Genetic heart conditions
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia
- Long QT syndrome
Heart failure and muscle
- Weak Heart Muscle
Heart muscle conditions
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Heart rhythm disorders
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Inherited rhythm disorders
- Short QT Syndrome
Structural heart conditions
- Arrhythmic Mitral Valve Prolapse
Symptoms
- Dizziness and Lightheadedness
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Premature ventricular contractions
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
Most searched conditions
- AFib
- Arrhythmias
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Autonomic disorders
Device complications
- Pacemaker Infection
Procedures & services
Advanced therapies
- Stereotactic Cardiac Radioablation (STAR)
Catheter ablation
- AV Node Ablation
- Cardioneuroablation
- Epicardial Catheter Ablation
- Heart Flutter Ablation
- Pulsed Field Ablation
- PVC Ablation
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
- Cryoablation
Device care
- Pacemaker Check
- Remote Device Monitoring
Device management
- Pacemaker or Defibrillator Reprogramming
Device placement
- Extravascular Defibrillator Placement (EV-ICD)
Device procedures
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy device placement
- Conduction System Pacing
- Leadless Pacemaker Placement
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement
- Pacemaker Lead Removal
- Subcutaneous Defibrillator Placement
- Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement
Diagnostic imaging
- Cardiac MRI for Heart Scarring
- Transesophageal echocardiogram
Diagnostic monitoring
- 24-Hour Holter Monitor
- Exercise Stress Test for Arrhythmia
Diagnostic testing
- Brugada Drug Challenge Test
- Carotid Sinus Massage
Diagnostic tests
- 30-Day Cardiac Event Monitor
- Electrophysiology study
- Genetic Arrhythmia Testing
- Heart monitor
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
- Tilt Table Test
- Wearable Heart Patch Monitor
External devices
- LifeVest Fitting
Medication management
- Heart Rhythm Medication Management
Minor device procedures
- Loop Recorder Removal
Most searched procedures
- AFib ablation
- Angioplasty and stenting
- Cardiac catheterization
- Pacemaker implantation
- Watchman procedure
Heart rhythm treatments
- AED Shock or Defibrillation
Rhythm restoration
Stroke prevention
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
6,425 services · 4,049 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode | Procedure | 33208 |
74 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image | Imaging | 75820 |
94 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
1,361 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
777 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93296 |
481 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days | Treatment | 93294 |
434 | More often than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Programming of dual lead pacemaker system | Treatment | 93280 |
367 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days | Treatment | 93298 |
226 | As often as other peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system | Treatment | 93291 |
126 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
123 | More than most peers in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
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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 Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 5
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2000 at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode 8
Providers in NJ who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Merlino's specialty?
Dr. Merlino is a clinical cardiac electrophysiology in Toms River, NJ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Merlino?
Dr. Merlino is listed at 780 Route 37 W Suite 120, Toms River, NJ 08755. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Merlino?
The number on file is (732) 736-5694. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merlino's NPI number?
Dr. Merlino's National Provider Identifier is 1811013246. 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. Merlino's medical education?
Dr. Merlino attended Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Merlino been practicing?
Dr. Merlino has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Merlino known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merlino performs procedures including insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of 1 arm or leg vein of 1 arm or leg image; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Merlino confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merlino. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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