Quick answers
- Does Yatish B. Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yatish B. 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 Yatish B. Merchant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,411 Original Medicare patients and 3,103 services for Yatish B. Merchant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yatish B. Merchant's NPI number?
- 1598786246. 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 Yatish B. 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 | 1,411 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,103 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)850 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)527 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)517 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)309 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)132 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 disease58%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes48%
- Heart failure39%
Hospitals where Yatish B. Merchant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yatish B. 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.
- Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City CampusAtlantic City, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310064
- Cape Regional Medical Center IncCape May Court House, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310011
- Shore Medical CenterSomers Point, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310047
Practice locations
Addresses where Yatish B. Merchant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 106 Court House S Dennis Rd, Suite 200Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 (609) 407‑2332
- 1401 Atlantic Ave, Suite 2600Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 572‑6055
- 227 N Vermont Ave, Fl 1 FQHC at Jefferies TowerAtlantic City, NJ 08401 (609) 572‑8800
- 54 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Suite 8Galloway, NJ 08205 (609) 404‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yatish B. Merchant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Atlanticare Physician Group PA511 clinicians in the group
- Atlanticare Health Services, Inc.54 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New Jersey →
Other cardiologists in Cape May Court House
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cape May Court House, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Atlanticare Physician Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598786246 |
| 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