Kiersten Merkel, OT
NPI 1992356851 · Occupational Therapist · Palm Desert, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kiersten Merkel, OT is a Occupational Therapist provider in Palm Desert, CA (NPI 1992356851).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992356851
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- OT
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-09-23
- Last updated
- 2019-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kiersten Merkel's NPI number?
- Kiersten Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992356851, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kiersten Merkel's specialty?
- Kiersten Merkel is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Kiersten Merkel located?
- Kiersten Merkel's practice location on file with NPPES is 41555 Cook St Ste 100, Palm Desert, CA 92211-5184.
- What is Kiersten Merkel's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kiersten Merkel is (760) 837-0033.
- Does Kiersten Merkel accept Medicare?
- Kiersten Merkel is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kiersten Merkel's NPI active?
- Yes — Kiersten Merkel's NPI (1992356851) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.