Joseph Merryweather, PA-C
NPI 1144661448 · Physician Assistant · Melrose Park, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Merryweather, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Melrose Park, IL (NPI 1144661448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144661448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 085.004697 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
157 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 106 | $104 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 51 | $153 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$153 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 58 | 58 |
| Ibuprofen | 48 | 48 |
| Cephalexin | 26 | 26 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 15 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 14 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-15
- Last updated
- 2013-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Merryweather's NPI number?
- Joseph Merryweather's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144661448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Merryweather's specialty?
- Joseph Merryweather is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Merryweather located?
- Joseph Merryweather's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160-4039.
- What is Joseph Merryweather's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Merryweather is (708) 938-7209.
- Does Joseph Merryweather accept Medicare?
- Joseph Merryweather is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Merryweather's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Merryweather's NPI (1144661448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.