Samuel Zerkle, DO
NPI 1689992091 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Erie, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Zerkle, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Erie, PA (NPI 1689992091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689992091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- OT013583 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 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
1,740 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 515 | $34 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm97598 | 401 | $24 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 166 | $52 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11045 | 140 | $24 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 102 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Collagenase Clostridium Hist.brand: Santyl | 48 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 30 | 24 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 21 | 13 |
| Lidocaine Hclbrand: Glydo | 17 | — |
| Sodium Chloride Irrig Solutionbrand: Sodium Chloride | 13 | 11 |
| Nystatin | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$417 across 19 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
- 2010-05-10
- Last updated
- 2010-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Zerkle's NPI number?
- Samuel Zerkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689992091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Zerkle's specialty?
- Samuel Zerkle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Zerkle located?
- Samuel Zerkle's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550-0002.
- What is Samuel Zerkle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Zerkle is (814) 877-6257.
- Does Samuel Zerkle accept Medicare?
- Samuel Zerkle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Zerkle's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Zerkle's NPI (1689992091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.