Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Vikas Merchia, M.D.
Obstetrics Physician · Brockton, MA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Merchia from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Merchia
Dr. Vikas Merchia is an obstetrics physician in Brockton, MA, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Merchia performed 2,268 Medicare services across 1,205 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Merchia received a total of $23,406 from 60 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 501 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in obstetrics physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Merchia is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in MA
$23,406 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,268
Medicare services
Top 12% in MA for obstetrics physician
1,205
Unique beneficiaries
$107
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~113 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
704 | $101 | $380 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
333 | $69 | $350 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
265 | $4 | $25 |
| Fitting and insertion of vaginal support device A procedure to measure, fit, and insert a device designed to support vaginal structures. |
142 | $59 | $200 |
| Vaginal irrigation and drug application for infection This procedure involves flushing the vagina with fluid and applying medication to treat an infection. |
140 | $24 | $218 |
| Non-rubber pessary A non-rubber device inserted into the vagina to support pelvic organs. |
97 | $52 | $200 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $133 | $450 |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying A test that uses electronic monitoring to evaluate how well the bladder empties urine. |
57 | $6 | $65 |
| Non-needle muscle activity measurement of bladder and bowel openings This procedure measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings without using needles. |
56 | $27 | $308 |
| Complex urodynamic pressure measurement A test that measures the pressure of urine flow in the bladder along with urethral and voiding pressures. |
55 | $323 | $950 |
| Abdominal device insertion with pressure and urine flow study A procedure involving the placement of a device into the abdomen, accompanied by a study to measure pressure and urine flow rate. |
55 | $165 | $503 |
| Simple destruction of vaginal growth A procedure to remove or destroy a growth on the vagina using methods such as burning, freezing, or cutting. |
47 | $140 | $500 |
| Pelvic and clinical breast exam for cancer screening A physical examination of the pelvis and breasts to screen for cervical or vaginal cancer. This procedure involves a clinical assessment performed by a healthcare provider. |
45 | $41 | $65 |
| Endometrial biopsy or polyp removal A procedure to collect a tissue sample from the uterine lining or remove a polyp using a thin, lighted tube inserted through the cervix. |
42 | $1,159 | $4,000 |
| Pap smear screening test A screening test to collect and prepare a cervical or vaginal sample for laboratory analysis. |
41 | $46 | $65 |
| Urine pregnancy test A laboratory test performed on a urine sample to detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced during pregnancy. |
34 | $8 | $25 |
| Simple destruction of external female genital growth A procedure to remove or destroy a growth on the external female genitals. |
23 | $152 | $741 |
| Vaginal repair of prolapsing vaginal vault A surgical procedure to correct a prolapse of the vaginal vault by repairing it through the vagina. |
23 | $291 | $2,500 |
| Hysterectomy with incontinence repair, uterus 250g or less Surgical removal of the uterus combined with a repair procedure to treat urinary incontinence. This specific code applies when the removed uterus weighs 250 grams or less. |
23 | $887 | $3,000 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
16 | $132 | $450 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$23,406
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,344/year across 7 years
Top 10% in MA for obstetrics physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
60
Companies
501
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$14,857 (63.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$8,548 (36.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$1,212
2023
$4,190
2022
$3,368
2021
$2,163
2020
$2,042
2019
$1,460
2018
$8,970
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DENTSPLY IH AB
$289
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$134
Novo Nordisk Inc
$104
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$91
Ardelyx, Inc.
$88
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$79
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$56
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$53
PFIZER INC.
$52
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$48
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$46
Boston Scientific Corporation
$38
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$35
Eisai Inc.
$23
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
Exact Sciences Corporation
$21
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
Top 3 companies account for 43.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$8,108
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$1,487
Axonics, Inc.
$1,396
Boston Scientific Corporation
$1,310
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$1,239
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$1,134
Valencia Technologies Corporation
$1,119
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$824
Acessa Health Inc.
$772
PFIZER INC.
$735
DENTSPLY IH AB
$470
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$424
Coloplast Corp
$385
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.
$322
AbbVie, Inc.
$308
Novo Nordisk Inc
$277
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$237
AbbVie Inc.
$217
Allergan Inc.
$216
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$210
Ardelyx, Inc.
$200
Hologic, LLC
$161
Exeltis, USA Inc.
$142
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$120
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$120
Exact Sciences Corporation
$106
Eisai Inc.
$102
Lupin Inc.
$89
Agile Therapeutics, Inc.
$74
MAYNE PHARMA INC.
$73
Caldera Medical, Inc
$73
ACELL, INC.
$73
Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
$65
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$62
MILLICENT US INC
$57
Aspira Women's Health Inc
$56
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC
$53
Allergan, Inc.
$48
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$46
CooperSurgical, Inc.
$46
ABBVIE INC.
$46
Minerva Surgical, Inc
$44
Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$36
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS INC.
$35
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$25
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$23
Duchesnay USA Incorporated
$23
TISSUETECH, INC.
$22
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
$22
180 Medical, Inc.
$21
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Ethicon US, LLC
$19
Acella Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$14
Lilly USA, LLC
$14
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$13
MAYNE PHARMA COMMERCIAL LLC
$12
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Organon LLC
$12
Top 3 companies account for 47.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AC2 · ACCRUFER · ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM · ALTIS · ANNOVERA · APTIMA · Adthyza · Advantage System · Aptima · Axonics · Axonics r-SNM System · BOTOX · Bulkamid · COLOGUARD · Cologuard Collection Kit · DUAVEE · Desara · Diclegis · ESTRING · Endometrial Ablation System (Device) · Endosee · Femring · GARDASIL · GEMTESA · GENTLECATH · HUMIRA · IBSRELA · IMVEXXY · INJECTAFER · INTERSTIM · INTRAROSA · LO LOESTRIN FE · LOFRIC · LYNX · Lenvima · LoFric · Lupron · MYFEMBREE · MYRBETRIQ · MyoSure · Myosure · NEOX · NEXPLANON · NEXTSTELLIS · NP Thyroid 60 · NURTEC ODT · NUVESSA · ORIAHNN · ORILISSA · OVA1 · Orilissa · PREMARIN · PREMARIN ORALS · Paragard T 380A · Phexxi · SLYND · SOLOSEC · SOLYX · SUPRIS · Saxenda · Solosec · TRULANCE · Trulance · Twirla · Veozah · Wegovy · XIFAXAN · Xulane · ZEPBOUND · ZURZUVAE · eCoin Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 10% for obstetrics physician in MA.
Geographic Context
Obstetrics physicians within 10 mi
15
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$109,698
Nearest hospital
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Merchia is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in MA), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 10% of MA peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Merchia experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Merchia performed 704 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Merchia receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Merchia received a total of $23,406 from 60 companies across 501 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Merchia's costs compare to other obstetrics physicians in Brockton?
Dr. Merchia's average Medicare payment per service is $107. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Merchia) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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