Dr Aziz M Merchant, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Newark, NJ

Dr Aziz M Merchant, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Newark, New Jersey. He went to Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc and his current practice location is 185 S Orange Ave, Rutgers-new Jersey Medical School, Msb G514, Newark, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 972-0072.

Dr Aziz M Merchant is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 095915) 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 1053595637.

Contact Information

Dr Aziz M Merchant, MD
185 S Orange Ave, Rutgers-new Jersey Medical School, Msb G514,
Newark, NJ 07103-2757
(973) 972-0072
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Aziz M Merchant
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience24 Years
Location185 S Orange Ave, Newark, New Jersey
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 Aziz M Merchant attended and graduated from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053595637
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/19/2007
  • Last Update Date: 09/26/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7012070204
  • Enrollment ID: I20131217000910

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Aziz M Merchant such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053595637NPI-NPPES
01027261OtherMIHEALTH PLUS
7000784841OtherMIPRIORITY HEALTH
183023OtherMIGLHP
1053595637MedicaidMI
1053595637OtherMICARESOURCE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 095915 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jfk Medical CenterEdison, NJHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc91330325191090

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 Aziz M Merchant allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215989249
PECOS PAC ID: 9133032519
Enrollment ID: O20031111000524
Entity NameUniversity Physician Associates Of New Jersey Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639189236
PECOS PAC ID: 9830003417
Enrollment ID: O20040301000906

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 Aziz M 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 Aziz M Merchant, MD
185 S Orange Ave, Rutgers-new Jersey Medical School, Msb G514,
Newark, NJ 07103-2757

Ph: (973) 972-0072
Dr Aziz M Merchant, MD
185 S Orange Ave, Rutgers-new Jersey Medical School, Msb G514,
Newark, NJ 07103-2757

Ph: (973) 972-0072

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