Provider Profile
Lori Merkley, OTR
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Lori Merkley
Based in Loogootee, IN, Lori Merkley, OTR is listed in the NPI registry under occupational therapist in private practice. Lori is also listed as specializing in occupational therapist. According to Medicare claims data, Lori cared for 84 Medicare patients across 527 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using functional activities, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. NPI 1649720632 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
- (812) 709-3286
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 E BROADWAY ST
Loogootee, IN 47553
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Occupational Therapy 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
- Autism
- Hand injuries
- Stroke recovery
Brain and nerves
- Chemo Brain
- Concussion
- Muscle Stiffness and Spasticity
Chronic Conditions
- Joint Hypermobility
- Long COVID
- Lymphedema
Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Cognitive
- Executive dysfunction
Daily Function
- Loss of Independence with Daily Tasks
General wellness
- Chronic fatigue
Hand and arm
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion Cyst In Hand Or Wrist
- Hand and finger fractures
- Jammed Finger
- Mallet Finger
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Torn Hand Tendon
Infant and pediatric
- Baby Flat Head
- Torticollis and Head Tilting
Mobility & Safety
- Balance Problems and Fall Risk
- Limb Loss and Amputation
Nerve & Joint Pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Joint Contractures and Stiffness
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Pain
- Tennis elbow
- Thumb Tendinitis
- Trigger finger
- Wrist Fractures and Sprains
Neurological
- Alzheimer's disease
- Essential tremor
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic brain injury
Pediatric and sensory
- Frequent Meltdowns and Emotional Outbursts
- Sensory overload and sensory issues
- Toe Walking In Children
Pelvic health
Sensory & Development
- ADHD
- Cerebral palsy
- Clumsiness and Coordination Problems
- Developmental delay
- Difficulty Handwriting
- Down Syndrome
- Picky Eating and Food Aversion
- Pregnancy back pain
Vision
- Low Vision and Daily Vision Problems
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Ergonomic assessment
- Fine motor skill rehab
- Hand therapy
Brain and nerves
- Concussion evaluation
- Interactive Metronome Therapy
Cognitive
- Executive Function Coaching
Cognitive & Vision
- Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
- Low Vision Therapy
Daily Function
- Adaptive Equipment Training
- Daily Living Skills Training
- Joint Protection Training
Everyday living
- Energy Conservation Training
- Sleep Routine and Sleep Hygiene Coaching
General OT
- Adult Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Aquatic Occupational Therapy
- Telehealth Occupational Therapy
Hand and arm
- Hand and Pinch Strengthening
- Joint Mobilization for Hand and Wrist
- Paraffin Wax Bath Treatment
- Therapeutic Ultrasound for Hand and Wrist
Home & Safety
- Bathroom Safety Assessment
- Home Safety Evaluation
Infant and pediatric
- Infant Tummy Time and Positioning Coaching
Mobility & Equipment
- Assistive Computer Technology Assessment
- Fall Prevention Training
- Safe Transfer Training
- Wheelchair Evaluation and Fitting
Pain management
- Dry Needling for Arm and Shoulder Pain
Pediatric & Sensory
- Feeding Therapy
- Handwriting Therapy
- Pediatric Occupational Therapy Evaluation
- Primitive Reflex Integration
- Sensory Diet Development
- Sensory Integration Therapy
Pediatric and sensory
- Self-Regulation and Calming Strategies
- Social Skills Group Therapy
- Therapeutic Listening Program
Pelvic health
Specialized Rehab
- Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy
- Driver Rehabilitation Evaluation
- Mirror Therapy
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Prosthetic Training
Splints & Braces
- Custom Splint Making
- Splint Adjustment and Modification
Therapy & Rehab
- Kinesiology taping
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Scar Management and Desensitization
Vision and brain
- Visual Perceptual Training
Workplace Rehab
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Work Hardening Program
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
527 services · 84 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
200 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
159 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
118 | As often as other peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
| Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care | Billing code | G0283 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Occupational Therapist in… |
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 occupational therapist in private practices 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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using functional activities 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Lori Merkley specialize in?
Lori Merkley is an occupational therapist in private practice in Loogootee, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Lori Merkley located?
Lori Merkley is listed at 300 E Broadway St, Loogootee, IN 47553. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Lori Merkley's phone number?
The number on file is (812) 709-3286. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Lori Merkley's NPI number?
Lori Merkley's National Provider Identifier is 1649720632. 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 Lori Merkley train?
Lori Merkley attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Lori Merkley been practicing?
Lori Merkley has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Lori Merkley do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Lori Merkley provides treatments such as therapy procedure using functional activities and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Lori Merkley confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Lori Merkley. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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