Merlin Hamer, MD
NPI 1578541082 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merlin Hamer, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1578541082).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578541082
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G16739 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3811 Valley Centre DrSan Diego, CA 92130-3318Phone: (858) 764-3000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-04
- Last updated
- 2023-02-25
- Certified
- 2023-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merlin Hamer's NPI number?
- Merlin Hamer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578541082, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merlin Hamer's specialty?
- Merlin Hamer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merlin Hamer located?
- Merlin Hamer's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037.
- What is Merlin Hamer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merlin Hamer is (858) 554-9100.
- Does Merlin Hamer accept Medicare?
- Merlin Hamer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merlin Hamer's NPI active?
- Yes — Merlin Hamer's NPI (1578541082) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.