Kevin Merkes, MD
NPI 1760578744 · Internal Medicine Physician · Poway, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kevin Merkes, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Poway, CA (NPI 1760578744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760578744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A77209 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
728 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 347 | $101 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 148 | $146 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 144 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $142 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 23 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 357 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 289 | 75 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 278 | 74 |
| Lisinopril | 220 | 55 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 196 | 63 |
| Losartan Potassium | 173 | 51 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,514 across 72 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2025-08-08
- Certified
- 2025-08-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kevin Merkes's NPI number?
- Kevin Merkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760578744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kevin Merkes's specialty?
- Kevin Merkes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kevin Merkes located?
- Kevin Merkes's practice location on file with NPPES is 15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1, Poway, CA 92064-2425.
- What is Kevin Merkes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kevin Merkes is (858) 485-6444.
- Does Kevin Merkes accept Medicare?
- Kevin Merkes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kevin Merkes's NPI active?
- Yes — Kevin Merkes's NPI (1760578744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.