Dr. Steven Jon Merkow, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 1,228
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 277
- Part D claims, 2024
- 238
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $7,495
- Practice address
- N15w28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
- Practice phone
- Call (262) 303-5000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
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Dr. Steven Jon Merkow is an orthopedic surgeon in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Merkow practices at The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Dr. Merkow's NPI, 1336122712, was assigned on November 21, 2005. Dr. Merkow graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1980. Dr. Merkow holds Wisconsin license 27276.
- NPI
- 1336122712NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- Medicare PAC ID
- 1557250453
- NPI enumeration date
- November 21, 2005
- NPI status
- Active
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
- Practice phone
- (262) 303-5000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 72
- Medical school graduation
- 1980
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Practice Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow practices at The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC in Pewaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Merkow's primary practice is The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC, at N15w28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 in Waukesha County. The practice phone is (262) 303-5000.
- The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLCN15w28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072 · Waukesha CountyPhone(262) 303-5000
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow is affiliated with 4 sites of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Merkow's primary practice is The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Merkow is also affiliated with ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. The medical group on file is Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merkow to 1 more hospital and 1 group practice or clinic, each named with a free account.
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Steven Jon Merkow's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Merkow practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC | Available with a free account |
| +3 more affiliated sites | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Steven Jon Merkow is one of 526 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin
Orthopaedic surgery is Dr. Merkow's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207X00000X. Dr. Merkow is licensed in Wisconsin.
Specialties and state licenses
- Orthopaedic surgery, WisconsinPrimary
Orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Merkow
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow billed Medicare for 1,228 services in 2024
CMS data shows 1,228 Medicare services from Dr. Merkow across 15 procedure codes in 2024, for 277 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $57,526 for them.
Dr. Merkow's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Drugs given in the office
- 2023: 6092024: 49818%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 2422024: 30727%
- Imaging
- 2023: 1882024: 21514%
- Surgery
- 2023: 2082024: 208No change
Where Dr. Merkow's Medicare services took place, 2024
- In an office1,20198%
- In a facility272%
Dr. Merkow compared with the Wisconsin median for orthopedic surgeons, 2024
- Dr. Merkow
- Wisconsin median
- Medicare services
- 1,228vs 4392.8 times
- Medicare patients
- 277vs 17261% above
- Part D claims
- 202vs 702.9 times
Medians across 543 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Merkow'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. Steven Jon Merkow treated 277 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 76
CMS counts 277 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merkow in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 137 patients. 73% of them have high cholesterol, and 69% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 0.96, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Merkow's median patient age at 73, with 52% women.
Dr. Merkow's Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Merkow's Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women15857%
- Men11943%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Merkow's Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis68%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Mood disorders18%
- Anxiety17%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Merkow'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
- Women52%
- Men47%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow wrote 238 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Merkow wrote 238 Medicare Part D claims for 101 patients. 94% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 202 of them, across 6 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $8,999 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 296 claims across 8 drugs.
Dr. Merkow's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic224 claims94%
- Brand-name14 claims6%
Dr. Merkow'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. Merkow's Part D claims, 2024
- Opioids28%67 of 238 claims
- Antibiotics19%46 of 238 claims
Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 2962024: 20232%
Drugs named by CMS: 6 in 2024, 8 in 2023.
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. Steven Jon Merkow takes part in Medicare
Dr. Merkow accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.
- Accepts Medicare assignment
- Yes
Hip replacement: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Knee replacement: 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Lower limb (leg) arthroscopy (minimally invasive joint repair): 1 to 10 procedures (CMS shows small counts as a range)
Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (CMS)
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Dr. Steven Jon Merkow received $7,495 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 41 general payments to Dr. Merkow from 12 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Education make up the largest share, 42% of the total. Arthrex, Inc. paid the most, $2,398.
General payments to Dr. Merkow by program year, 2016 to 2025
General payments to Dr. Merkow by kind, 2016 to 2025
- Education$3,15842%
- Food and beverage$2,61835%
- Travel and lodging$1,72023%
Companies that paid Dr. Merkow the most, 2016 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Dr. Merkow graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1980.
- Medical school
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Sources for Dr. Steven Jon Merkow'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 | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation 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)Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data (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. Steven Jon Merkow's NPI number?
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow's NPI number is 1336122712. It was assigned on November 21, 2005, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Steven Jon Merkow?
Dr. Steven Jon Merkow is an orthopedic surgeon in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207X00000X).
Where does Dr. Steven Jon Merkow practice?
Dr. Merkow practices at N15w28300 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072. Dr. Merkow's primary practice is The Orthopaedic Surgery Center LLC in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Dmand AI also links Dr. Merkow to 1 hospital and 1 group practice or clinic.
What is Dr. Steven Jon Merkow's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Merkow is (262) 303-5000.
What is Dr. Steven Jon Merkow's medical license number?
Dr. Merkow holds Wisconsin license 27276.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Jon Merkow affiliated with?
Dr. Merkow is affiliated with ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Dmand AI links Dr. Merkow to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Steven Jon Merkow part of?
Dr. Merkow is linked to Orthopaedic Associates of Wisconsin.
Does Dr. Steven Jon Merkow accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Merkow billed Medicare for 1,228 services in 2024, and Dr. Merkow accepts Medicare assignment.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. Steven Jon Merkow see?
CMS counts 277 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Merkow in 2024, with an average age of 76.
What services does Dr. Steven Jon Merkow bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Merkow's most billed Medicare services were injected or infused drug (J3301), surgery: bones and joints (20610) and office visit, established patient (99213).
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Where did Dr. Steven Jon Merkow go to medical school?
Dr. Merkow graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1980.
What drugs does Dr. Steven Jon Merkow prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Merkow's most prescribed drugs by claims were Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Amoxicillin and Diclofenac Sodium.
Has Dr. Steven Jon Merkow received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $7,495 in general payments to Dr. Merkow from 12 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Arthrex, Inc.
How long has Dr. Steven Jon Merkow been practicing?
Dr. Merkow graduated from medical school in 1980, 46 years ago.
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