Dr. Joseph Merckling is committed to the preventative health care of the community through the use of chiropractic techniques. His family oriented practice located on Station Road in the beautiful Village of Bellport, has been serving the community for over 15 years. Dr Merckling has been the supervising doctor in the office since 2005.

His focus is on long term health care and he considers primary care to be essential to his practice. Dr. Merckling uses a variety of tests to make sure chiropractic care is right for you, including on premises digital x-rays, physical examinations, and blood workups.

Merckling Family Chiropractic believes in the individual approach to patient care. Experience has shown us that the needs of patients vary, and we strive to accommodate our patient in every way possible.

Dr. Merckling is now an in-network participating provider for Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield. This includes the following plans; HMO, PPO, MediBlue and Direct POS plans. Some plans may require a referral from your Primary Care Physician. A co-pay may apply too.

If you or someone else you know needs chiropractic care, please tell them how Dr. Merckling can be of help.

Plans that are currently accepted are:
- Medicare
- United Health Care
- Cigna PPO/HMO
- Empire Plan
- IGA
- Oxford
- Blue Cross/ Blue Shield HMO, PPO
- 1199 SEIU
- MediBlue
- Aetna
- Health First
- Worker’s Compensation
- Accident No-Fault

Please call the office if your plan is not listed as our office is a participating provider for most insurance plans and your plan may cover for chiropractic services.