Quick answers
- Does Zachary Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zachary Merkel 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 Zachary Merkel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 490 Original Medicare patients and 2,917 services for Zachary Merkel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zachary Merkel's NPI number?
- 1750919254. 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 Zachary Merkel, 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 | 490 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,917 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)632 services
- Trimming of fingernails or toenails (11719)630 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)484 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)328 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)201 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Anxiety27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Zachary Merkel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1641 Venture Dr, Suite AMount Vernon, OH 43050 (740) 393‑3338
- 381 Cline AveMansfield, OH 44907 (419) 756‑6612
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zachary Merkel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gentle Footcare LLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gentle Footcare LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750919254 |
| 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