Dr Paul Merkle, - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Los Angeles, CA

Dr Paul Merkle, is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Los Angeles, California. He went to University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc and his current practice location is 1200 N State St, Los Angeles, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (323) 226-2170.

Dr Paul Merkle is licensed to practice in California (license number G73100) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962549717.

Contact Information

Dr Paul Merkle,
1200 N State St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029
(323) 226-2170
(323) 226-5760

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul Merkle
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location1200 N State St, Los Angeles, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Paul Merkle attended and graduated from University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962549717
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/31/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2062635337
  • Enrollment ID: I20141009001518

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul Merkle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962549717NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207XP3100XOrthopaedic Surgery - Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery G73100 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Home Health Of Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHome health agency
Corpus Christi Medical Center,theCorpus christi, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc650725820949

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Paul Merkle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAcute Orthopedic Care Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922254572
PECOS PAC ID: 3173684115
Enrollment ID: O20090407000090
Entity NameReliance Orthopedic And Sports Medicine Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790168060
PECOS PAC ID: 9739498833
Enrollment ID: O20151012000628
Entity NameMontgomery Orthopedic Care Specialists Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1871034488
PECOS PAC ID: 9830466903
Enrollment ID: O20170519001168
Entity NameUrgent Specialty Associates Of Texas Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790350445
PECOS PAC ID: 6507258209
Enrollment ID: O20220107002070

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Paul Merkle is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Paul Merkle,
1200 N State St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029

Ph: (323) 226-2170
Dr Paul Merkle,
1200 N State St,
Los Angeles, CA 90033-1029

Ph: (323) 226-2170

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