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- 1315 N Highland Ave Ste 200, Aurora, IL 60506
About Karissa Merkel
Listed in the NPI registry as a nurse practitioner — family, Karissa Merkel, FNP-C practices in Aurora, IL. Medicare claims data shows Karissa provided 102 services to 46 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. NPI 1538779533 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (630) 906-7801
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Practice Locations
1315 N HIGHLAND AVE STE 200
Aurora, IL 60506
Conditions and Services Within This Provider's Scope
Within Nurse Practitioner - Family generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Allergies
Allergy & skin
Blood disorders
Bone & joint
Dermatology
Digestive
Digestive health
Eye conditions
Heart health
Hormones & endocrine
Infections
Men's health
Mental health
Metabolic & weight
Nerve & joint
Nerve & spine
Neurological
Pain
Pain & spine
Pediatric infections
Respiratory
Skin
Sleep
Urinary health
Women's health
Procedures & services
Chronic condition care
Dermatology
Diagnostic screening
Evaluation & Testing
Hormones & endocrine
Injury care
Lab tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Hemoglobin A1c Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Thyroid Blood Test
- Urine Drug Screen
Mental health
Minor procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
Minor surgery
Physical exams
Prescriptions
Preventative care
Preventative exams
Sexual health
Skin procedures
Sleep
Urgent care
Weight management
Women's health
- IUD insertion and removal
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
- Birth control counseling
- Contraceptive implant insertion and removal
- Pap smear
- Well-woman exam
Most searched procedures
Allergies
Diagnostic tests
Ear, nose & throat
Heart health
Injections
Lifestyle counseling
Neurological care
Occupational health
Pain management
Respiratory care
Screenings
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
102 services · 46 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
83 | More often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Nurse Practitioner, Family |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other nurse practitioners in Aurora 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2020 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Karissa Merkel's specialty?
Karissa Merkel is a nurse practitioner in Aurora, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nurse Practitioner — Family”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karissa Merkel?
Karissa Merkel is listed at 1315 N Highland Ave Ste 200, Aurora, IL 60506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karissa Merkel?
The number on file is (630) 906-7801. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karissa Merkel?
Karissa Merkel's National Provider Identifier is 1538779533. 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
What is Karissa Merkel's education?
Karissa Merkel attended Other, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karissa Merkel have?
Karissa Merkel has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karissa Merkel known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karissa Merkel the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karissa Merkel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karissa Merkel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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