John Merlino, MD
NPI 1821005570 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Merlino, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1821005570).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821005570
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 027868 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
12 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $96 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $96–$96 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 41 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 34 | — |
| Carvedilol | 31 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 31 | 12 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 30 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 25 | 12 |
| Spironolactone | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Merlino's NPI number?
- John Merlino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821005570, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Merlino's specialty?
- John Merlino is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Merlino located?
- John Merlino's practice location on file with NPPES is 550 Peachtree St Ne, Atlanta, GA 30308-2247.
- What is John Merlino's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Merlino is (404) 686-7878.
- Does John Merlino accept Medicare?
- John Merlino is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Merlino's NPI active?
- Yes — John Merlino's NPI (1821005570) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.