Scott Merlo, PA
NPI 1952479644 · Physician Assistant · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Scott Merlo, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1952479644).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952479644
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA13027 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
971 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 430 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 191 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 74 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 66 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 44 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 12 | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-01
- Last updated
- 2025-04-28
- Certified
- 2025-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Scott Merlo's NPI number?
- Scott Merlo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952479644, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Scott Merlo's specialty?
- Scott Merlo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Scott Merlo located?
- Scott Merlo's practice location on file with NPPES is 2907 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065.
- What is Scott Merlo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Scott Merlo is (831) 458-6295.
- Does Scott Merlo accept Medicare?
- Scott Merlo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Scott Merlo's NPI active?
- Yes — Scott Merlo's NPI (1952479644) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.