Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Karen Merle, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Barling, AR
- NPI 1932196748
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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7003 Chad Colley Blvd
Barling, AR 729233000
(479) 431-3500
fax (479) 452-2098 - Mailing address
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Po Box 402319
Atlanta, GA 303842319
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 1, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #R4100
- Medicaid (2)
- AR #142691001 · OK #100195400A
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932196748. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,670
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$121,441
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 653 | 296 | $117 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 437 | 267 | $8 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 166 | 166 | $119 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 102 | 29 | $13 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 69 | 67 | $28 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 65 | 64 | $72 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 36 | 30 | $2 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 36 | 35 | $82 | |
G0009 |
Administration of pneumococcal vaccine | 28 | 27 | $28 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 25 | 24 | $282 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Barling Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 128. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$114
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $63.35 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $35.33 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 1 | $15.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,698
Patients
978
Total drug cost
$49,127
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 515 | 136 | $7,626 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 377 | 100 | $3,974 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 367 | 90 | $3,444 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 345 | 94 | $4,427 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 319 | 88 | $3,315 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 252 | 72 | $4,591 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 215 | 65 | $5,372 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 199 | 55 | $1,942 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 195 | 55 | $960 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 180 | 44 | $2,689 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Karen Merle's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Merle practices Internal Medicine Physician in Barling, AR.
Where does Dr. Karen Merle practice?
Dr. Karen Merle practices at 7003 Chad Colley Blvd, Barling, AR 729233000. Office phone: 4794313500.
What is Dr. Karen Merle's NPI?
Dr. Karen Merle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932196748, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karen Merle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karen Merle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Merle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.