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Family Practice

Kristen Merola, DO

Works at hospitals in Syracuse, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Kristen Merola, DO is a family doctor at 5100 W Taft Rd, Liverpool, NY 13088. Phone: (315) 452-2828. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kristen Merola had 65 Original Medicare patients and 284 services. NPI 1861018780. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristen Merola, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristen Merola accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristen Merola 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 Kristen Merola see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 65 Original Medicare patients and 284 services for Kristen Merola. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kristen Merola's NPI number?
1861018780. 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 Kristen Merola, 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 patients65
Services billed to Medicare284
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)64 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)19 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)19 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)16 services
  5. Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Anxiety35%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Depression28%

Hospitals where Kristen Merola works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristen Merola 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristen Merola is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristen Merola as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St Josephs Medical PC382 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Liverpool

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Liverpool, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in St Josephs Medical PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolLiberty Univ College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2020 (6 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861018780
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians