Ann Merkel, PA-C
NPI 1407815806 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Bethlehem, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ann Merkel, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Bethlehem, PA (NPI 1407815806).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407815806
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MPOO136700 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
176 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 67 | $62 |
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 48 | $159 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 35 | $156 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$159 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 345 | 174 |
| Mupirocin | 159 | 155 |
| Celecoxib | 123 | 109 |
| Amoxicillin | 108 | 87 |
| Cefadroxil | 76 | 73 |
| Methocarbamol | 44 | 28 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 36 | 24 |
| Meloxicam | 26 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$92 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3100 Emrick BlvdBethlehem, PA 18020-8061Phone: (610) 861-8080
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2022-05-05
- Certified
- 2022-05-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ann Merkel's NPI number?
- Ann Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407815806, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ann Merkel's specialty?
- Ann Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ann Merkel located?
- Ann Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 2775 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7307.
- What is Ann Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ann Merkel is (610) 402-8900.
- Does Ann Merkel accept Medicare?
- Ann Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ann Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ann Merkel's NPI (1407815806) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.