Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Merkle

Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Los Angeles, CA

  • NPI 1962549717
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 N State St
Los Angeles, CA 900331029
(323) 226-2170
fax (323) 226-5760

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XP3100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G73100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962549717. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
18
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$21,054
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 18 18 $1,170

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Los Angeles Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$71
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Smith+Nephew, INC. 1 $45.34
Bioventus LLC 1 $25.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$71

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Merkle's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Merkle practices Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Dr. Paul Merkle practice?
Dr. Paul Merkle practices at 1200 N State St, Los Angeles, CA 900331029. Office phone: 3232262170.
What is Dr. Paul Merkle's NPI?
Dr. Paul Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962549717, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Merkle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Merkle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Merkle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant (HCPCS 27245). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.