Poonam Merai, M.D.
NPI 1528355245 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Chicago, IL
Poonam Merai, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1528355245).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528355245
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036136135 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
14 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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 92 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 43 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | — |
| Omeprazole | 23 | — |
| Furosemide | 23 | — |
| Gabapentin | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2011-07-01
- Last updated
- 2016-09-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Poonam Merai's NPI number?
- Poonam Merai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528355245, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Poonam Merai's specialty?
- Poonam Merai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Poonam Merai located?
- Poonam Merai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612-3841.
- What is Poonam Merai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Poonam Merai is (312) 942-7030.
- Is Poonam Merai's NPI active?
- Yes — Poonam Merai's NPI (1528355245) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.