Diana Merino, APN
NPI 1275216921 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Linden, NJ
Diana Merino, APN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Linden, NJ (NPI 1275216921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275216921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26NJ14879000 (NJ)
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 tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 | 54 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 146 | 54 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 124 | 41 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 102 | 21 |
| Mirtazapine | 94 | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 85 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$708 across 38 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
- 2023-08-09
- Last updated
- 2023-08-09
- Certified
- 2023-08-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Diana Merino's NPI number?
- Diana Merino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275216921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Diana Merino's specialty?
- Diana Merino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Diana Merino located?
- Diana Merino's practice location on file with NPPES is 809 N Wood Ave Ste B, Linden, NJ 07036-4037.
- What is Diana Merino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Diana Merino is (908) 486-7773.
- Is Diana Merino's NPI active?
- Yes — Diana Merino's NPI (1275216921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.