Ling Merkes
NPI 1518621382 · Occupational Therapist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ling Merkes is a Occupational Therapist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1518621382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518621382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Counselor101Y00000X
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Other Service Providers
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,405 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 606 | $22 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 573 | $30 |
| Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97165 | 98 | $109 |
| Application of Ultrasound, Each 15 Minutes97035 | 47 | $11 |
| Training for Self-Care Or Home Management, Each 15 Minutes97535 | 34 | $32 |
| Application of Nonmoveable Finger Splint29130 | 24 | $45 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-10-27
- Last updated
- 2021-10-29
- Certified
- 2021-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ling Merkes's NPI number?
- Ling Merkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518621382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ling Merkes's specialty?
- Ling Merkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Ling Merkes located?
- Ling Merkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705.
- What is Ling Merkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ling Merkes is (858) 927-5527.
- Does Ling Merkes accept Medicare?
- Ling Merkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ling Merkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Ling Merkes's NPI (1518621382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.