Quick answers
- Does Christian A. Merlo accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Christian A. Merlo may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Christian A. Merlo see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 130 Original Medicare patients and 427 services for Christian A. Merlo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christian A. Merlo's NPI number?
- 1538118393. 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 Christian A. Merlo, 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 | 130 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 427 |
| Different services or procedures | 17 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 66 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)221 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)91 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)21 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)14 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)14 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%
- Chronic kidney disease68%
- COPD65%
- Diabetes59%
- Anxiety53%
Hospitals where Christian A. Merlo works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christian A. Merlo 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.
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210029
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Christian A. Merlo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1800 Orleans StBaltimore, MD 21287 (410) 955‑5000
- 5601 Lloch Raven BlvdBaltimore, MD 21239 (443) 444‑4714
- 600 N Wolf StBaltimore, MD 21287 (410) 955‑5000
- 600 N Wolfe St, Blalock 266Baltimore, MD 21287 (410) 502‑4340
- 601 N Caroline StBaltimore, MD 21287 (410) 955‑5080
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christian A. Merlo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
- Johns Hopkins University713 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Other critical care doctors in Baltimore
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baltimore, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Georgetown University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538118393 |
| 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