Physician Profile
Laura A. Merkel, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merkel
Based in Annapolis, MD, Laura A. Merkel, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics/gynecology. Laura graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 2010. Laura is also listed as specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. According to Medicare claims data, Laura cared for 59 Medicare patients across 60 services. The services billed most often include cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1588988018 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (410) 573-9530
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2000 MEDICAL PKWY SUITE 304
Annapolis, MD 21401
2401 Brandermill Blvd Ste 350
Gambrills, MD 21054
18 Magothy Beach Rd Ste A
Pasadena, MD 21122
1630 Main St Ste 211
Chester, MD 21619
2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 309
Annapolis, MD 21401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Vulvodynia
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Contraception
- Birth Control Side Effects
Fertility
- Infertility
- Recurrent Miscarriages
Infections
- Chlamydia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- C-section
- Hysterectomy
- IUD insertion
- Pap smear
- Ultrasound
Contraception and office treatment
Pregnancy and delivery
- External cephalic version
- Forceps- or vacuum-assisted delivery
- Prenatal care
- Vaginal childbirth
Preventive and diagnostic
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Hormone & Menopause
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Consultation
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
- Gynecologic laparoscopy
- Ovarian cyst removal
- Ovary removal
Pelvic floor
- Pelvic organ prolapse surgery
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
- Prenatal genetic screening
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
- STI Screening Panel
Routine Exams
Surgeries
- Endometriosis Excision Surgery
- Labia Reduction
- Tubal Ligation ("Tubes Tied")
Uterine and cervical procedures
- Cervical cone biopsy
- Dilation and curettage
- Endometrial ablation
- Hysteroscopy
- LEEP
- Myomectomy
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
60 services · 59 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination | Billing code | G0101 |
45 | More often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Obstetrics/Gynecology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other obstetrics/gynecology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 obstetrics/gynecology specialists in Annapolis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at University of Maryland School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Laura A. Merkel?
Laura A. Merkel is an obstetrics/gynecology in Annapolis, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Laura A. Merkel's address?
Laura A. Merkel is listed at 2000 Medical Pkwy Suite 304, Annapolis, MD 21401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Laura A. Merkel?
The number on file is (410) 573-9530. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Laura A. Merkel's NPI number?
Laura A. Merkel's National Provider Identifier is 1588988018. 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 Laura A. Merkel train?
Laura A. Merkel attended University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Laura A. Merkel been practicing?
Laura A. Merkel has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Laura A. Merkel perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura A. 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
Has Laura A. Merkel confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura A. Merkel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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