Quick answers
- Does Elizabeth R. Merkle accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Elizabeth R. 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 Elizabeth R. Merkle see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 83 Original Medicare patients and 394 services for Elizabeth R. Merkle. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Elizabeth R. Merkle's NPI number?
- 1356973622. 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 Elizabeth R. 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 394 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 67 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)58 services
- Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (J0696)40 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)37 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)34 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 cholesterol66%
- Arthritis55%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Elizabeth R. Merkle is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 9070 Hwy 69 STuscaloosa, AL 35405 (205) 722‑9500
- Midtown 710Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 526‑2053
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Elizabeth R. Merkle as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- American Family Care, LLC177 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Tuscaloosa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tuscaloosa, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in American Family Care, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356973622 |
| 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