Physician Profile
Samuel K. Merkhan, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merkhan
Based in Catskill, NY, Samuel K. Merkhan, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Samuel cared for 476 Medicare patients across 695 services. 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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1982691580 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (518) 943-1442
- Email not available
Practice Locations
159 JEFFERSON HTS SUITE D107
Catskill, NY 12414
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
695 services · 476 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
44 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
273 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
215 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
136 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit | Billing code | G0438 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | Billing code | G0180 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 3
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 internists in Catskill 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Merkhan specialize in?
Dr. Merkhan is an internist in Catskill, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Merkhan located?
Dr. Merkhan is listed at 159 Jefferson Hts Suite D107, Catskill, NY 12414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merkhan's phone number?
The number on file is (518) 943-1442. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merkhan's NPI number?
Dr. Merkhan's National Provider Identifier is 1982691580. 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 Dr. Merkhan go to medical school?
Dr. Merkhan attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Merkhan been practicing?
Dr. Merkhan has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Merkhan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merkhan provides treatments such as 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. Merkhan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merkhan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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