Megan Merkel, CNP
NPI 1811431877 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Watertown, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Megan Merkel, CNP is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Watertown, SD (NPI 1811431877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811431877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP001176 (SD)
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 tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
605 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 275 | $63 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 166 | $93 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 115 | $105 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 18 | $39 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 17 | $95 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 109 | 104 |
| Celecoxib | 109 | 106 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 94 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 48 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 19 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 18 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-12-10
- Last updated
- 2016-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Megan Merkel's NPI number?
- Megan Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811431877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Megan Merkel's specialty?
- Megan Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Megan Merkel located?
- Megan Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 9th Ave Nw, Watertown, SD 57201-1548.
- What is Megan Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Megan Merkel is (605) 882-7000.
- Does Megan Merkel accept Medicare?
- Megan Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Megan Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Megan Merkel's NPI (1811431877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.