Veeranna Merla, MD
NPI 1871540757 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Carmel, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veeranna Merla, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Carmel, NY (NPI 1871540757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871540757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 222194 (NY)
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 tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,361 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 856 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 828 | $97 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 431 | $210 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 251 | $15 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 134 | $71 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 267 | 105 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 200 | 57 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 166 | 63 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 159 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 136 | 53 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 80 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$431 across 13 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 111 Clock Tower CmnsBrewster, NY 10509-4055Phone: (845) 279-5187Fax: (855) 703-7570
- 129 Clove Branch RdHopewell Junction, NY 12533-5284Phone: (845) 279-5187Fax: (855) 703-7570
- 888 Route 6Mahopac, NY 10541-6201Phone: (845) 279-5187Fax: (855) 703-7570
- 159 Barnegat Rd Fl 2Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-5401Phone: (845) 279-5187
- 12 Liberty Square MallCardiology Consultants of RocklandStony Point, NY 10980-2400Phone: (845) 942-1001Fax: (845) 942-1431
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2026-01-28
- Certified
- 2026-01-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veeranna Merla's NPI number?
- Veeranna Merla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871540757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veeranna Merla's specialty?
- Veeranna Merla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Veeranna Merla located?
- Veeranna Merla's practice location on file with NPPES is 667 Stoneleigh Ave Ste 117, Carmel, NY 10512-2455.
- What is Veeranna Merla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veeranna Merla is (845) 279-5136.
- Does Veeranna Merla accept Medicare?
- Veeranna Merla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veeranna Merla's NPI active?
- Yes — Veeranna Merla's NPI (1871540757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.