Merle Edelstein, M.D.
NPI 1427115559 · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician · Jenkintown, PA
Merle Edelstein, M.D. is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician provider in Jenkintown, PA (NPI 1427115559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427115559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD008823E (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 94 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 72 | — |
| Venlafaxine Hclbrand: Venlafaxine Hcl Er | 50 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 49 | — |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 48 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 45 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-01
- Last updated
- 2017-01-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merle Edelstein's NPI number?
- Merle Edelstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427115559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merle Edelstein's specialty?
- Merle Edelstein is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merle Edelstein located?
- Merle Edelstein's practice location on file with NPPES is 261 Old York Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046-3706.
- What is Merle Edelstein's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merle Edelstein is (215) 885-1170.
- Is Merle Edelstein's NPI active?
- Yes — Merle Edelstein's NPI (1427115559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.