Quick answers
- Does Nishant D. Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nishant D. 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 Nishant D. Merchant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 155 services for Nishant D. Merchant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nishant D. Merchant's NPI number?
- 1609035021. 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 Nishant D. 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 | 81 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 155 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)66 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)18 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)18 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)15 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%
- Arthritis47%
- Anxiety47%
- Heart failure47%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
Hospitals where Nishant D. Merchant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nishant D. 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.
- Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025
Practice locations
Addresses where Nishant D. Merchant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 80 Seymour StHartford, CT 06102
- 85 Seymour St, Suite 415Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 246‑2071
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nishant D. Merchant as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC1,588 clinicians in the group
- Hartford Hospital1,044 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other general surgeons in Hartford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hartford, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609035021 |
| 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