Quick answers
- Does Azhar T. Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Azhar T. Merchant 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 Azhar T. Merchant see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 432 services for Azhar T. Merchant. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Azhar T. Merchant's NPI number?
- 1932631942. 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 Azhar T. Merchant, 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 | 364 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 432 |
| Different services or procedures | 80 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)79 services
- Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)22 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)20 services
- Anesthesia for total hip replacement (01214)17 services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)16 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression27%
Hospitals where Azhar T. Merchant works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Azhar T. Merchant 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.
- North Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450809
- Round Rock Medical CenterRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450718
Practice locations
Addresses where Azhar T. Merchant is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 901 W Ben White Blvd, South Austin HospitalAustin, TX 78704 (512) 447‑2211
- 919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 (512) 343‑2466
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Azhar T. Merchant as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC428 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Austin Anesthesiology Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932631942 |
| 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