Quick answers
- Does Valeria Silva Merea accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valeria Silva Merea 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 Valeria Silva Merea see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 929 services for Valeria Silva Merea. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valeria Silva Merea's NPI number?
- 1790051431. 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 Valeria Silva Merea, 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 | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 929 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope (31579)333 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)86 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)44 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%
- Arthritis51%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
- Anxiety33%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Valeria Silva Merea is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1275 York AveNew York, NY 10065 (212) 639‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valeria Silva Merea as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MSKCC Surgery Group369 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MSKCC Surgery Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790051431 |
| 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