# Akil Abid Merchant, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/akil-merchant-md-1821074857
NPI: 1821074857
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Akil Abid Merchant, MD is a hematology/oncology based in West Hollywood, CA practicing at Cedars-sinai Medical Center with NPI 1821074857 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Hematology/Oncology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2000
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1821074857 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1821074857))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Cedars-sinai Medical Center
- Address: 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 900481804
- Phone: (310) 423-3277
- Group practice size: 801 members

## Insurance accepted (7 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 8 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Akil Abid Merchant, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1821074857).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 22 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $31,426.

Largest disclosed payer: E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ($12,988 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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