Provider Profile
Elizabeth R. Merkle, FNP-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Elizabeth Merkle
Elizabeth R. Merkle, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner based in Tuscaloosa, AL. Elizabeth is also listed as specializing in registered nurse and nurse practitioner — family. According to Medicare claims data, Elizabeth cared for 176 Medicare patients across 285 services. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356973622.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 526-2053
- Email not available
Practice Locations
710 15TH ST E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
285 services · 176 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
37 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
37 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
34 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
21 | As often as other peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other nurse practitioners at this location 5
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other nurse practitioners in Tuscaloosa 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2021 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Elizabeth R. Merkle?
Elizabeth R. Merkle is a nurse practitioner in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Elizabeth R. Merkle's address?
Elizabeth R. Merkle is listed at 710 15Th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth R. Merkle?
The number on file is (205) 526-2053. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Elizabeth R. Merkle's NPI number?
Elizabeth R. Merkle's National Provider Identifier is 1356973622. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Elizabeth R. Merkle train?
Elizabeth R. Merkle attended Other, graduating in 2021. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Elizabeth R. Merkle been practicing?
Elizabeth R. Merkle has 5 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2021, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Elizabeth R. Merkle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Elizabeth R. Merkle provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Elizabeth R. Merkle confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Elizabeth R. Merkle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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