Quick answers
- Does Veeranna C. Merla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Veeranna C. Merla 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 Veeranna C. Merla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,657 Original Medicare patients and 3,518 services for Veeranna C. Merla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Veeranna C. Merla's NPI number?
- 1871540757. 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 Veeranna C. Merla, 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 | 1,657 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,518 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)856 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)828 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)565 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)251 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)112 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%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Diabetes35%
- Atrial fibrillation31%
Hospitals where Veeranna C. Merla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Veeranna C. Merla 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.
- Northern Westchester HospitalMount Kisco, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330162
- Phelps HospitalSleepy Hollow, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330261
- Putnam Hospital CenterCarmel, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330273
- Vassar Brothers Medical CenterPoughkeepsie, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330023
Practice locations
Addresses where Veeranna C. Merla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 111 Clock Tower CmnsBrewster, NY 10509 (845) 279‑5187
- 1111 Marcus AveNew Hyde Park, NY 11042
- 2649 Strang BlvdYorktown Heights, NY 10598 (212) 434‑3000
- 2649 Strang Blvd, Suite 305Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (914) 721‑8900
- 300 Community DrManhasset, NY 11030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Veeranna C. Merla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
- Northern Medical Group, PLLC38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New York →
Other cardiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 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) | 1871540757 |
| 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