Dr. Douglas Edward Merkel

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.

Doctor Profile

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

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology click for detail 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.	036065572	Illinois

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Northwestern Memorial Hospital	Chicago, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Presence Resurrection Medical Center	Chicago, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Evanston Hospital	Evanston, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Other

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates	Northshore University Healthsystem Faculty Practice Associates	928

Practice Locations

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