Quick answers
- Does Sara W. Merkle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sara W. Merkle accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sara W. Merkle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 82 Original Medicare patients and 981 services for Sara W. Merkle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sara W. Merkle's NPI number?
- 1326770009. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sara W. Merkle, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 82 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 981 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)252 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)196 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)151 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)87 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)39 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis41%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sara W. Merkle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2372 Lifestyle Way, Suite 152Chattanooga, TN 37421 (423) 894‑0432
- 4665 Main St, Suite 2Jasper, TN 37347 (423) 939‑2915
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sara W. Merkle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fast Access Healthcare10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chattanooga
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fast Access Healthcare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2022 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326770009 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians