Quick answers
- Does Alex Merkulov accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alex Merkulov 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 Alex Merkulov see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 806 Original Medicare patients and 1,854 services for Alex Merkulov. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alex Merkulov's NPI number?
- 1982868550. 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 Alex Merkulov, 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 | 806 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,854 |
| Different services or procedures | 77 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)422 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)421 services
- Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast (76641)146 services
- Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066) (G0279)104 services
- Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast (77065)90 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety32%
- Depression28%
- Osteoporosis28%
Hospitals where Alex Merkulov works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Alex Merkulov 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.
- John Dempsey Hospital of the University of ConnectFarmington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070036
Practice locations
Addresses where Alex Merkulov is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 263 Farmington AveFarmington, CT 06030 (860) 679‑3692
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alex Merkulov as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Connecticut Health Center639 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Farmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Farmington, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Connecticut Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982868550 |
| 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