Sara Merkle, CNP
NPI 1326770009 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Signal Mountain, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sara Merkle, CNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Signal Mountain, TN (NPI 1326770009).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326770009
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 31866 (TN)
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
4 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
780 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $99 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 196 | $2 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 151 | $8 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 87 | $3 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 39 | $11 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 93 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 127 | 56 |
| Omeprazole | 127 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 124 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 113 | 58 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 112 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$243 across 9 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
- 2022-06-30
- Last updated
- 2022-06-30
- Certified
- 2022-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sara Merkle's NPI number?
- Sara Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326770009, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sara Merkle's specialty?
- Sara Merkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sara Merkle located?
- Sara Merkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 508 S Palisades Dr, Signal Mountain, TN 37377-2929.
- What is Sara Merkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sara Merkle is (423) 240-6234.
- Does Sara Merkle accept Medicare?
- Sara Merkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sara Merkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Sara Merkle's NPI (1326770009) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.