Quick answers
- Does Elena A. Merino accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elena 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 Elena A. Merino see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 76 Original Medicare patients and 133 services for Elena A. Merino. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elena A. Merino's NPI number?
- 1346827953. 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 Elena 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 | 76 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 133 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)121 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 disease63%
- Chronic kidney disease59%
- Heart failure58%
- Arthritis57%
Hospitals where Elena A. Merino works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Elena 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.
- Morristown Medical CenterMorristown, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310015
Practice locations
Addresses where Elena A. Merino is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Madison AveMorristown, NJ 07960 (973) 971‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elena A. Merino as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Practice Associates Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Morristown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Morristown, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Practice Associates Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346827953 |
| 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