Ethan Merkel, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1861966533 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Jasper, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ethan Merkel, AGACNP-BC is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Jasper, IN (NPI 1861966533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861966533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 71008754A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 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
1,147 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 | 379 | $72 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 310 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 301 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 117 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $88 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 148 | 52 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 96 | 25 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 93 | 27 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 58 | 14 |
| Roflumilast | 40 | — |
| Modafinil | 27 | — |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$680 across 39 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
- 2019-01-16
- Last updated
- 2026-04-09
- Certified
- 2026-04-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ethan Merkel's NPI number?
- Ethan Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861966533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ethan Merkel's specialty?
- Ethan Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ethan Merkel located?
- Ethan Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 721 W 13th St Ste 221, Jasper, IN 47546-1817.
- What is Ethan Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ethan Merkel is (812) 996-0564.
- Does Ethan Merkel accept Medicare?
- Ethan Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ethan Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Ethan Merkel's NPI (1861966533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.