Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 695
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 235
- Part D claims, 2024
- 13,150
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $102
- Practice address
- 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534
- Practice phone
- Call (518) 828-7601
- Professional email
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- Personal email
- Get personal email
- Mobile number
- Get mobile number
Primary practice
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Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan is an internist in Hudson, New York
Dr. Merkhan practices at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, New York, part of Albany Med Health System.
Dr. Merkhan's NPI, 1982691580, was assigned on September 29, 2005. Dr. Merkhan graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1987. Dr. Merkhan holds New York license 209006.
- NPI
- 1982691580NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 5991839953
- NPI enumeration date
- September 29, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (518) 828-7601
- Professional email
- Get email
- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 65
- Medical school graduation
- 1987
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan practices at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, New York
Dr. Merkhan's primary practice is Columbia Memorial Health, at 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534 in Columbia County. The practice phone is (518) 828-7601.
- Columbia Memorial Health71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534 · Columbia CountyPhone(518) 828-7601
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan is affiliated with 6 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Merkhan's primary practice is Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, New York, part of Albany Med Health System. Dr. Merkhan is also affiliated with Albany Medical Center. The medical group on file is Columbia Memorial Health. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merkhan to 2 more home health agencies, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 hospice, each named with a free account. Dr. Merkhan's employer is on file too: a hospital.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Merkhan practices, 6 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Columbia Memorial Health | 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. Samuel K. Merkhan is one of 9,643 internists in New York
Internal medicine is Dr. Merkhan's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Merkhan is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Merkhan is licensed in New York.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, New YorkPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists acid reflux, acute mini-stroke (TIA), acute skin infection, alzheimer's disease, aneurysm, arteritis, arthritis and asthma among the conditions Dr. Merkhan treats.
Internists near Dr. Merkhan
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan billed Medicare for 695 services in 2024
CMS data shows 695 Medicare services from Dr. Merkhan across 6 procedure codes in 2024, for 235 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $30,444 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Merkhan's Medicare services by type, 2024
- Office and hospital visits488
- Other services163
- Tests and treatments44
Dr. Merkhan compared with the New York median for internists, 2024
- Dr. Merkhan
- New York median
- Medicare services
- 695vs 42663% above
- Medicare patients
- 235vs 15849% above
- Part D claims
- 12,467vs 62220.0 times
Medians across 9,428 internists in New York with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Merkhan'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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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan treated 235 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 75
CMS counts 235 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merkhan in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 91 patients. 75% of them have high blood pressure, and 75% have high cholesterol. 17% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.29, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Merkhan's median patient age at 67, with 47% women.
Dr. Merkhan's Medicare patients by age, 2024
Dr. Merkhan's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women11850%
- Men11750%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Merkhan's Medicare patients, 2024
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis51%
- Anxiety31%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Diabetes27%
- Mood disorders24%
- Atrial fibrillation23%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Merkhan's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 67
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women47%
- Men52%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan wrote 13,150 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Merkhan wrote 13,150 Medicare Part D claims for 587 patients. 88% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 12,467 of them, across 162 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $838,427 in total drug cost.
Dr. Merkhan's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic11,623 claims88%
- Brand-name1,436 claims11%
- Other91 claims1%
Dr. Merkhan's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Merkhan's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids2%207 of 13,150 claims
- Antibiotics2%259 of 13,150 claims
- Antipsychotics, patients 65 and over1%169 of 13,150 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
How Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan takes part in Medicare
Dr. Merkhan 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. Samuel K. Merkhan received $102 in industry payments in 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 5 general payments to Dr. Merkhan from 4 drug and device companies in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Eli Lilly and Company paid the most, $39.
Companies that paid Dr. Merkhan the most, 2025 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Merkhan graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1987.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan accepts plans from 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Merkhan is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and MVP Health Care. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Elevance
- MVP Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- Highmark
- Regence Health Plans
- +3 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Merkhan accepts, by number of carriers
- PPO9
- Medicare7
- EPO4
- HMO4
- POS4
- Medicaid2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan'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) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - 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 |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan's NPI number?
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan's NPI number is 1982691580. It was assigned on September 29, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan?
Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan is an internist in Hudson, New York. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan practice?
Dr. Merkhan practices at 71 Prospect Avenue, Hudson, NY 12534. Dr. Merkhan's primary practice is Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, New York, part of Albany Med Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merkhan to 2 home health agencies, 1 group practice or clinic and 1 hospice.
What is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Merkhan is (518) 828-7601.
What is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan's medical license number?
Dr. Merkhan holds New York license 209006.
Which hospitals is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan affiliated with?
Dr. Merkhan practices at Columbia Memorial Health in Hudson, New York. Dr. Merkhan is also affiliated with Albany Medical Center.
What medical group is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan part of?
Dr. Merkhan is linked to Columbia Memorial Health.
Does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Merkhan billed Medicare for 695 services in 2024, and Dr. Merkhan accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan see?
CMS counts 235 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merkhan in 2024, with an average age of 75.
Is Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan board certified?
Yes. Dr. Merkhan is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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What services does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Merkhan's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213), office visit, established patient (99214) and medicare service (G0439).
Where did Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan go to medical school?
Dr. Merkhan graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1987.
What drugs does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Merkhan's most prescribed drugs by claims were Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium and Losartan Potassium.
Has Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $102 in general payments to Dr. Merkhan from 4 companies from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Eli Lilly and Company.
How long has Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan been practicing?
Dr. Merkhan graduated from medical school in 1987, 39 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Samuel K. Merkhan accept?
Dr. Merkhan is in network with 11 carriers, including Aetna, Elevance and MVP Health Care. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 9. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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