Kristen Merola, DO
NPI 1861018780 · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Syracuse, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Merola, DO is a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider in Syracuse, NY (NPI 1861018780).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861018780
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramStudent, Health Care
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
145 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 64 | $122 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 19 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $85 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 16 | $16 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 15 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 102 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 78 | 35 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 57 | 24 |
| Lisinopril | 51 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 48 | 20 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 47 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$568 across 29 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
- 2020-06-17
- Last updated
- 2022-09-20
- Certified
- 2022-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Merola's NPI number?
- Kristen Merola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861018780, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Merola's specialty?
- Kristen Merola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (Student, Health Care).
- Where is Kristen Merola located?
- Kristen Merola's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203-1807.
- What is Kristen Merola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Merola is (315) 448-5536.
- Does Kristen Merola accept Medicare?
- Kristen Merola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Merola's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Merola's NPI (1861018780) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.