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Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD

Accepting New Patients

(38 Ratings)

Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, salivary gland cancer, paranasal sinus cancer, and more.

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

1-877-726-5130

Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD is a medical oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Massachusetts Eye and Ear and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Massachusetts General Hospital

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

(617) 726-5130

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	7

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	5
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD From 2019 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. He completed residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine

Residency: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts Eye and Ear

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan and MassHealth.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ross David Merkin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.

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Biography

Dr. Ross Merkin's specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. He practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Merkin speaks Spanish. His areas of expertise include salivary gland cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, and thyroid cancer. His professional affiliations include Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Massachusetts General Hospital. He graduated from Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Merkin accepts Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Massachusetts General Hospital, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Boston, MA.