Dr. Jason Derek Merker, MD, PhD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 527
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 342
- Hospital affiliations
- 5
- Industry payments
- $1,894
- Medical group
- 1
- Practice address
- 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
- Practice phone
- Call (919) 966-4141
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
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Dr. Jason Derek Merker is a molecular genetic pathology (pathology) physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dr. Merker practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System.
Dr. Merker's NPI, 1538358551, was assigned on October 16, 2007. Dr. Merker graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005. Dr. Merker holds North Carolina license 2018-00150.
- NPI
- 1538358551NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 0143585612
- NPI enumeration date
- October 16, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (919) 966-4141
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 47
- Medical school graduation
- 2005
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Jason Derek Merker practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dr. Merker's primary practice is UNC Hospitals, at 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 in Orange County. The practice phone is (919) 966-4141.
- UNC Hospitals101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange CountyPhone(919) 966-4141
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Jason Derek Merker is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Merker's primary practice is UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System. Dr. Merker is also affiliated with UNC Health Rex. The medical group on file is UNC Faculty Physicians. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merker to 3 more hospitals and 1 therapy and rehab clinic, each named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Jason Derek Merker's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Merker practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| UNC Hospitals | Available with a free account |
| +5 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Jason Derek Merker is one of 2 molecular genetic pathology (pathology) physicians in North Carolina
Molecular genetic pathology is Dr. Merker's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207ZP0007X. Dmand AI has Dr. Merker's licenses on file in 2 states: North Carolina and California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Molecular genetic pathology (pathology), North CarolinaPrimary
- California license
Molecular genetic pathology (pathology) physicians near Dr. Merker
Counts of molecular genetic pathology (pathology) physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Jason Derek Merker billed Medicare for 527 services in 2024
CMS data shows 527 Medicare services from Dr. Merker across 1 procedure code in 2024, for 342 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $13,083 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Dr. Merker's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Lab and pathology
- 2023: 4752024: 52711%
Dr. Merker's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Source: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Jason Derek Merker treated 342 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 73
CMS counts 342 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merker in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 158 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 67% have high cholesterol. 11% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 2.66, where 1.00 is the Medicare average, so they are sicker than most Medicare patients.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Merker's median patient age at 73, with 54% women.
Dr. Merker's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Merker's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women16047%
- Men18253%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Merker's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes27%
- Mood disorders27%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Merker's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 73
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women54%
- Men45%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Jason Derek Merker takes part in Medicare
Dr. Merker accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Source: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
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Dr. Jason Derek Merker received $1,894 in industry payments from 2016 to 2021
CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Merker from 2 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2021. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 79% of the total. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company paid the most, $1,500.
General payments to Dr. Merker by program year, 2016 to 2021
General payments to Dr. Merker by kind, 2016 to 2021
- Consulting fees$1,50079%
- Travel and lodging$39421%
Companies that paid Dr. Merker the most, 2016 to 2021
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Jason Derek Merker graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Dr. Merker graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Jason Derek Merker's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Jason Derek Merker's NPI number?
Dr. Jason Derek Merker's NPI number is 1538358551. It was assigned on October 16, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Jason Derek Merker?
Dr. Jason Derek Merker is a molecular genetic pathology (pathology) physician in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician (taxonomy code 207ZP0007X).
Where does Dr. Jason Derek Merker practice?
Dr. Merker practices at 101 Manning Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Dr. Merker's primary practice is UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, part of University of North Carolina Health Care System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merker to 3 hospitals and 1 therapy and rehab clinic.
What is Dr. Jason Derek Merker's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Merker is (919) 966-4141.
What is Dr. Jason Derek Merker's medical license number?
Dr. Merker holds North Carolina license 2018-00150, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.
Which states has Dr. Jason Derek Merker been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Merker in North Carolina and California.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jason Derek Merker affiliated with?
Dr. Merker practices at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Merker is also affiliated with UNC Health Rex. Dmand AI links Dr. Merker to 3 more hospitals.
What medical group is Dr. Jason Derek Merker part of?
Dr. Merker is linked to UNC Faculty Physicians.
Does Dr. Jason Derek Merker accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Merker billed Medicare for 527 services in 2024, and Dr. Merker accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Jason Derek Merker see?
CMS counts 342 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merker in 2024, with an average age of 73.
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What services does Dr. Jason Derek Merker bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Merker's most billed Medicare services were lab and pathology test (88291).
Where did Dr. Jason Derek Merker go to medical school?
Dr. Merker graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine in 2005.
Has Dr. Jason Derek Merker received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $1,894 in general payments to Dr. Merker from 2 companies from 2016 to 2021. The largest total came from Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
How long has Dr. Jason Derek Merker been practicing?
Dr. Merker graduated from medical school in 2005, 21 years ago.
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