Dana Merkel, APNP
NPI 1568776482 · Nurse Practitioner · Milwaukee, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dana Merkel, APNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Milwaukee, WI (NPI 1568776482).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568776482
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4105-033 (WI)
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 tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 108 | 39 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 100 | 44 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 99 | 31 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 89 | 44 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 72 | 30 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 50 | 23 |
| Sotalol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-08-03
- Last updated
- 2026-02-23
- Certified
- 2026-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dana Merkel's NPI number?
- Dana Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568776482, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dana Merkel's specialty?
- Dana Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Dana Merkel located?
- Dana Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3522.
- What is Dana Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dana Merkel is (414) 805-6000.
- Does Dana Merkel accept Medicare?
- Dana Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dana Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Dana Merkel's NPI (1568776482) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.