Quick answers
- Does Asif Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Asif Merchant 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 Asif Merchant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,628 Original Medicare patients and 3,163 services for Asif Merchant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Asif Merchant's NPI number?
- 1538152335. 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 Asif Merchant, 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 | 1,628 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,163 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)1,320 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,058 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)254 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)146 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)122 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%
- Arthritis60%
- Anxiety56%
- Depression55%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia53%
Hospitals where Asif Merchant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Asif Merchant 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.
- Boston Medical Center-BrightonBrighton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220036
- Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, BurlingtonBurlington, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220171
- Newton-Wellesley HospitalNewton, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220101
Practice locations
Addresses where Asif Merchant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 23 Geremonty DrSalem, NH 03079 (978) 685‑2460
- 290 Littleton Rd, Unit 3Chelmsford, MA 01824 (978) 685‑2460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Asif Merchant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New England Community Medical Services PLLC55 clinicians in the group
- Lawrence General Community Medical Service PLLC52 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, NH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New England Community Medical Services PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538152335 |
| 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