Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 43+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel Jr., MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Vernon Hills, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Presence Resurrection Medical Center, Evanston Hospital. Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates. Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel at 830 W End Ct 500 to request Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 830 W End Ct
500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1379


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Douglas Edward Merkel Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 2163453572
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 43 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel attended and graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1981.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1235156811
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, July 17, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 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. Douglas Edward Merkel

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel has been primarily specialized in Medical Oncology for over 43 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology
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    Medical Oncology
    An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates


Practice Locations

830 W End Ct
500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1379

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 Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, September 14, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel [NPI: 1235156811]Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine