Susan Merkle
NPI 1285757138 · Physician Assistant · Milton, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Susan Merkle is a Physician Assistant provider in Milton, MA (NPI 1285757138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285757138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1159 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
103 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $84 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 38 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Alprazolam | 16 | — |
| Azithromycin | 16 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 16 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 13 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 13 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$402 across 17 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-04-07
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Susan Merkle's NPI number?
- Susan Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285757138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Susan Merkle's specialty?
- Susan Merkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Susan Merkle located?
- Susan Merkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Reedsdale Rd, Milton, MA 02186-3324.
- What is Susan Merkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Susan Merkle is (617) 698-0715.
- Does Susan Merkle accept Medicare?
- Susan Merkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Susan Merkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Susan Merkle's NPI (1285757138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.