Quick answers
- Does Edward A. Mercogliano accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Edward A. Mercogliano 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 Edward A. Mercogliano see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 357 Original Medicare patients and 1,429 services for Edward A. Mercogliano. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Edward A. Mercogliano's NPI number?
- 1285738229. 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 Edward A. Mercogliano, 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 | 357 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,429 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36558)388 services
- Extensive or complicated repair of surface wound reopening (13160)225 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)208 services
- Suture of postsurgical opening in abdominal wall (49900)131 services
- Drainage of deep abscess or blood accumulation of thigh or knee (27301)94 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%
- Diabetes71%
- Ischemic heart disease66%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Heart failure59%
Hospitals where Edward A. Mercogliano works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Edward A. Mercogliano 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.
- Clara Maass Medical CenterBelleville, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310009
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical CenterLivingston, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310076
- Jersey City Medical CenterJersey City, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310074
Practice locations
Addresses where Edward A. Mercogliano is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 181 Franklin AveNutley, NJ 07110
- 181 Franklin Ave, Suite 305Nutley, NJ 07110 (973) 284‑0370
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1971 (55 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285738229 |
| 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