Aziz Merchant, MD
NPI 1053595637 · Surgery Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Aziz Merchant, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1053595637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053595637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 095915 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
337 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 130 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 100 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 32 | $191 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $182 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,584 across 28 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-12-19
- Last updated
- 2013-09-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aziz Merchant's NPI number?
- Aziz Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053595637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Aziz Merchant's specialty?
- Aziz Merchant is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Aziz Merchant located?
- Aziz Merchant's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2757.
- What is Aziz Merchant's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Aziz Merchant is (973) 972-0072.
- Does Aziz Merchant accept Medicare?
- Aziz Merchant is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Aziz Merchant's NPI active?
- Yes — Aziz Merchant's NPI (1053595637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-09-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.