Paul Merkel, DPM
NPI 1932203577 · Podiatrist · Rochester, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Merkel, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Rochester, NY (NPI 1932203577).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932203577
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N004993-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
437 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 | 356 | $82 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 45 | $30 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 20 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 16 | $98 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $30–$114 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole | 208 | 42 |
| Meloxicam | 129 | 64 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 122 | 91 |
| Cephalexin | 73 | 65 |
| Ciclopirox | 73 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 47 | 37 |
| Lidocaine | 44 | 27 |
| Colchicine | 40 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,268 across 25 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
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2008-02-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Merkel's NPI number?
- Paul Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932203577, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Merkel's specialty?
- Paul Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Paul Merkel located?
- Paul Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 1404 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621.
- What is Paul Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Merkel is (585) 266-1940.
- Does Paul Merkel accept Medicare?
- Paul Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Merkel's NPI (1932203577) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.