Quick answers
- Does Scott A. Merkley accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott A. Merkley 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 Scott A. Merkley see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 392 Original Medicare patients and 1,719 services for Scott A. Merkley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott A. Merkley's NPI number?
- 1629270814. 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 Scott A. Merkley, 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 | 392 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,719 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)115 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)104 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)77 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)48 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Depression25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott A. Merkley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1207 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4000
- 1221 S BroadwayLexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4000
- 1225 S Broadway, Suite 201Lexington, KY 40504 (859) 258‑4568
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Scott A. Merkley as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New Lexington Clinic PSC332 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New Lexington Clinic PSC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 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) | 1629270814 |
| 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
- 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