Robert Merkel, PA-C
NPI 1689620288 · Physician Assistant · Cle Elum, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Merkel, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Cle Elum, WA (NPI 1689620288).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689620288
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA1004358 (WA)
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 tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 89 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 455 | 133 |
| Lisinopril | 349 | 100 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 168 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 | 49 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 166 | 43 |
| Omeprazole | 165 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Merkel's NPI number?
- Robert Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689620288, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Merkel's specialty?
- Robert Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Robert Merkel located?
- Robert Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Alpha Way, Cle Elum, WA 98922-1045.
- What is Robert Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Merkel is (509) 674-5331.
- Does Robert Merkel accept Medicare?
- Robert Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Merkel's NPI (1689620288) 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.