Veeranna Choudary Merla, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Veeranna Choudary Merla is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Carmel, NY with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Veeranna Choudary Merla, MD has been part of the Carmel medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 27+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Carmel area. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
667 Stoneleigh Ave Ste 117, Carmel, NY 10512-2455
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
1,785
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
367
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,395
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $467k
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$431 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Veeranna Choudary Merla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 27, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
12 Liberty Square Mall Cardiology Consultants of Rockland, Stony Point, NY 10980-2400
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Veeranna Choudary Merla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veeranna Choudary Merla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Carmel 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 Veeranna Choudary Merla
Dr. Merla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Carmel, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 279-5136.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Veeranna Choudary Merla
Practice Location
667 Stoneleigh Ave Ste 117, Carmel, NY 10512-2455
Mailing Address
12 Liberty Square Mall Cardiology Consultants of Rockland, Stony Point, NY 10980-2400
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