Quick answers
- Does Alex Merlo Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex Merlo Jr. 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.
- What is Alex Merlo Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1710365358. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Alex Merlo Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alex Merlo Jr. 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.
- Fayette County HospitalVandalia, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141346
- Hillsboro Area HospitalHillsboro, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141332
- Illini Community HospitalPittsfield, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141315
- Memorial HospitalCarthage, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141305
- Sarah D Culbertson Memorial HospitalRushville, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141333
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex Merlo Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1200 E Tremont StHillsboro, IL 62049 (217) 532‑6111
- 238 S Congress StRushville, IL 62681 (217) 322‑5296
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alex Merlo Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Schuyler County Hospital District45 clinicians in the group
- Hillsboro Area Hospital, Inc.38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Hillsboro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hillsboro, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Schuyler County Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710365358 |
| 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
- 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