Stephen John Merena, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist

Podiatrist

Stephen John Merena is a Foot Surgery Podiatrist based in South Burlington, VT with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(802) 847-2663South Burlington, VT
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Stephen John Merena, DPM has practiced podiatry for 29+ years, working in group practice. A Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine graduate since 1997, he brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

29+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4147dNPPES updated 2015-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Vermont Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

192 Tilley Dr, South Burlington, VT 05403-4440

Fax: (802) 847-3828
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

21.57%

Vermont avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+16.5 pts)

21.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

301

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

36

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

51

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $489

Percentile rankings compared against 34 reporting peers in Vermont.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+5%)54%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
34%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%
Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1997

    Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

PodiatristFoot Surgery in South BurlingtonPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers

Definition to come...

Taxonomy: 213ES0131X

Education & Training

Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (Class of 1997)

Virtual Foot Surgery Care With Stephen John Merena

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen John Merena for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to South Burlington required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Stephen John Merena

Dr. Merena is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in South Burlington, VT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (802) 847-2663.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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