Quick answers
- Does Meril S. Platzer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meril S. Platzer 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 Meril S. Platzer see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 2,212 services for Meril S. Platzer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meril S. Platzer's NPI number?
- 1215963939. 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 Meril S. Platzer, 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 | 222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,212 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)454 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)80 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)68 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)39 services
- Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg (J3420)39 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis58%
- Depression46%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Anxiety44%
Hospitals where Meril S. Platzer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meril S. Platzer 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.
- Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical CenterTarzana, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050761
Practice locations
Addresses where Meril S. Platzer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6325 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Suite 105Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 992‑5845
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Woodland Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Woodland Hills, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215963939 |
| 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