Quick answers
- Does Susan M. Merkle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan M. Merkle 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 Susan M. Merkle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 148 services for Susan M. Merkle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan M. Merkle's NPI number?
- 1285757138. 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 Susan M. Merkle, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 148 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)65 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)38 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Atrial fibrillation54%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes37%
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan M. Merkle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2 Reedsdale RdMilton, MA 02186 (617) 698‑0715
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan M. Merkle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Total Health Care, PC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Milton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Milton, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Total Health Care, PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285757138 |
| 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
- 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