Quick answers
- Does David A. Merino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David A. Merino accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does David A. Merino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 181 services for David A. Merino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David A. Merino's NPI number?
- 1063724037. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for David A. Merino, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 181 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)72 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)43 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis48%
- Depression44%
- Anxiety42%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where David A. Merino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David A. Merino at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027
Practice locations
Addresses where David A. Merino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5300 Tallman Ave NWSeattle, WA 98107 (206) 782‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David A. Merino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ballard Emergency Physicians PS28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Seattle
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ballard Emergency Physicians PS
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063724037 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians