Physician Profile
Kevin B. Merkes, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merkes
Based in Poway, CA, Kevin B. Merkes, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Kevin graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 2000. Kevin is also listed as specializing in geriatric medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Kevin cared for 580 Medicare patients across 745 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit, and advance care planning, first 30 minutes. NPI 1760578744 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (858) 485-6444
- Email not available
Practice Locations
15525 POMERADO RD STE A1
Poway, CA 92064
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
745 services · 580 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
23 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
347 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
148 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
144 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of influenza virus vaccine | Billing code | G0008 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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 3
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 internists in Poway 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Merkes specialize in?
Dr. Merkes is an internist in Poway, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Merkes located?
Dr. Merkes is listed at 15525 Pomerado Rd Ste A1, Poway, CA 92064. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merkes's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 485-6444. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merkes's NPI number?
Dr. Merkes's National Provider Identifier is 1760578744. 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 Dr. Merkes go to medical school?
Dr. Merkes attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Merkes been practicing?
Dr. Merkes has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Merkes do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merkes provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Merkes confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merkes. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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