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Active NPI 1558628735 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Akeel M Merchant , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Akeel Merchant, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, MA. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since graduating from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 2012, Dr. Merchant delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER 759 CHESTNUT ST.

Dr. Merchant is affiliated with U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, other procedure on nervous system, ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut St

Springfield, MA 011990001

Telephone 4137940000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Baystate Medical Center Inc Facility NPI 1497756282

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Albany Medical College Of Union University

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
14 Yrs -8.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.1 Yrs
State Avg: 27.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
77 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MA (2146 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
94.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merchant (14 Years) 14 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.1 Years) 22.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin
65 63 $701.82 $42.73
64999 Other procedure on nervous system
59 56 $1434.21 $50.85
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle
56 55 $1067.00 $29.46
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access
43 40 $385.00 $13.24
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
41 23 $299.10 $48.56
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
26 26 $3714.23 $259.05
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
26 26 $1730.08 $48.59
93320 Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers
17 17 $880.00 $17.26
93312 Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report
17 17 $1875.00 $103.20
93325 Doppler ultrasound study of color-directed heart blood flow, rate, and valve function
16 16 $654.00 $3.00
00560 Anesthesia for procedure on heart and large blood vessels
15 15 $4950.30 $359.63
64488 Injections of local anesthetic for pain control and abdominal wall analgesia on both sides
13 13 $1395.00 $67.14
93503 Insertion of tube in pulmonary artery for monitoring
12 12 $2380.00 $85.04
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest
12 12 $2968.88 $190.75

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-07-28
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License TX S0191

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, Pa

1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 761042122

Phone: 8172502150

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2020

Anesthesiology (License #S0191 in TX)

NPI Profile Active April 12, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 12, 2012

Registered at BAYSTATE MEDICAL CENTER 759 CHESTNUT ST, SPRINGFIELD, MA 011990001 (Tel: 4137940000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2012

Registered at 55 S LAKE AVE APT 38, ALBANY, NY 122031152 (Tel: 2146497032)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 12, 2012

Recorded as AKEEL MERCHANT, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 12, 2012

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 12, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558628735
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 12, 2012
Last Update: July 28, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

55 S Lake Ave Apt 38

Albany, NY 122031152

Phone: 2146497032

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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