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Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Gastroenterology
3.1 (25)
Map Pin Small Somerset, NJ
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Somerset, NJ. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 39 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine and is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Merkel, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Merkel an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Merkel works at Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey in Somerset, NJ with other offices in East Brunswick, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Merkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    33 Clyde Rd Ste 105-106, Somerset, NJ 08873 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 479-6510
  2. 2
    Digestive Disease Center of New Jersey
    810 Ryders Ln, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 479-6509

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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) Chevron Icon
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    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    About Dr. Ira Merkel, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 39 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1336146125
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Pittsburgh Presby Hosp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Peter's University Hospital
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Ira Merkel, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Merkel is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Merkel has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Merkel has seen patients for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Merkel on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Merkel. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Merkel.

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