Dr. Amit Merchant

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 15+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Amit Merchant, DO, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Far Rockaway, New York. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2009, having over 15 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Amit Merchant accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (718) 734-2000 to request Dr. Amit Merchant the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5115 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691-1042

Phone 1: (718) 734-2000

Fax: (718) 734-3027


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Amit Merchant
Gender Male
PECOS ID 8820217193
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 15 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Amit Merchant graduated from medical school in 2009.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1861623241
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, August 3, 2009

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Amit Merchant

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Amit Merchant has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery for over 15 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopedic surgeon who has additional training and experience in diagnosing, treating and managing musculoskeletal problems in infants, children and adolescents. These may include limb and spine deformities (such as club foot, scoliosis); gait abnormalities (limping); bone and joint infections; broken bones.


Practice Locations

5115 Beach Channel Dr
Far Rockaway, NY 11691-1042
Phone: (718) 734-2000
Fax: (718) 734-3027
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 20, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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