Karen Merle, MD
NPI 1932196748 · Internal Medicine Physician · Barling, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Merle, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Barling, AR (NPI 1932196748).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932196748
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R4100 (AR)
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
20 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
2,223 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 686 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 560 | $9 |
| 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 | 218 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 205 | $117 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 170 | $75 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 534 | 145 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 402 | 100 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 335 | 84 |
| Lisinopril | 328 | 97 |
| Omeprazole | 302 | 86 |
| Losartan Potassium | 268 | 73 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$114 across 6 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
- 2005-10-06
- Last updated
- 2019-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Merle's NPI number?
- Karen Merle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932196748, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Merle's specialty?
- Karen Merle is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karen Merle located?
- Karen Merle's practice location on file with NPPES is 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, AR 72923-3000.
- What is Karen Merle's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Merle is (479) 431-3500.
- Does Karen Merle accept Medicare?
- Karen Merle is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Merle's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Merle's NPI (1932196748) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.