Dr Joseph James Merchant, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Ames, IA

Dr Joseph James Merchant, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Ames, Iowa. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. He is a member of the group practice Mcfarland Clinic Pc and his current practice location is 1111 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (515) 239-4401.

Dr Joseph James Merchant is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 31094) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1699765826.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph James Merchant, MD
1111 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5793
(515) 239-4401
(515) 239-4791

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph James Merchant
GenderMale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience31 Years
Location1111 Duff Ave, Ames, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Joseph James Merchant attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699765826
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173576238
  • Enrollment ID: I20100215000127

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph James Merchant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699765826NPI-NPPES
1137380MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology 31094 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mary Greeley Hospice ServicesAmes, IAHospice
Iowa River HospiceMarshalltown, IAHospice
Mary Greeley Medical CenterAmes, IAHospital
Boone County HospitalBoone, IAHospital
Greene County Medical CenterJefferson, IAHospital
Unitypoint Health-marshalltownMarshalltown, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcfarland Clinic Pc1254244239320

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Joseph James Merchant allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMcfarland Clinic Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639135643
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244239
Enrollment ID: O20031106000338

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Joseph James Merchant is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph James Merchant, MD
1111 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5793

Ph: (515) 239-4401
Dr Joseph James Merchant, MD
1111 Duff Ave,
Ames, IA 50010-5793

Ph: (515) 239-4401

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