Michael Merhige, M.D.
NPI 1902887128 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Tonawanda, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Merhige, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Tonawanda, NY (NPI 1902887128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902887128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 177176 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
789 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 | 183 | $122 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 103 | $13 |
| Rubidium Rb-82, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose, Up to 60 MillicuriesA9555 | 89 | $355 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 67 | $184 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $86 |
| Nuclear Medicine Study of Heart Muscle Blood Flow By Pet |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 765 | 198 |
| Ezetimibe | 579 | 147 |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate | 354 | 83 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 343 | 73 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 268 | 67 |
| Ramipril | 239 | 50 |
| Losartan Potassium | 215 | 56 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$342 across 32 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
- 2005-11-07
- Last updated
- 2015-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Merhige's NPI number?
- Michael Merhige's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902887128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Merhige's specialty?
- Michael Merhige is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Merhige located?
- Michael Merhige's practice location on file with NPPES is 2447 Sheridan Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150-9405.
- What is Michael Merhige's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Merhige is (716) 835-1545.
- Does Michael Merhige accept Medicare?
- Michael Merhige is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Merhige's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Merhige's NPI (1902887128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.