Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kevin Merkes, MD
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Poway, CA
- NPI 1760578744
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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15525 Pomerado RD Ste A1
Poway, CA 920642425
(858) 485-6444
fax (858) 485-0371 - Mailing address
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North County Internists Medical Corporation, 15525 Pomerado Road Suite A1
Poway, CA 920642021
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 8, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A77209
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1760578744. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
841
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$81,817
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 317 | 175 | $92 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 179 | 179 | $138 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 176 | 176 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 70 | 54 | $135 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 33 | 31 | $16 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 27 | 27 | $23 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 26 | 26 | $72 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 13 | 12 | $7 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Poway Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 6.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,514
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 11 | $264.75 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 10 | $194.25 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 11 | $192.83 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 7 | $148.11 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 7 | $136.97 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 5 | $87.55 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $60.38 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 2 | $58.63 | |
| Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, INC. | 3 | $57.41 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $56.45 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $44.19 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $43.42 | |
| Seqirus USA INC | 1 | $29.91 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $28.72 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $25.31 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,315
Patients
698
Total drug cost
$161,154
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 318 | 84 | $6,752 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 305 | 89 | $4,546 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 222 | 70 | $1,704 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 214 | 63 | $1,017 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 198 | 54 | $2,081 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 146 | 47 | $2,928 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 130 | 44 | $2,419 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Generic | 121 | 39 | $2,650 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 113 | 35 | $2,279 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 106 | 34 | $1,384 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kevin Merkes's medical specialty?
Dr. Kevin Merkes practices Internal Medicine Physician in Poway, CA.
Where does Dr. Kevin Merkes practice?
Dr. Kevin Merkes practices at 15525 Pomerado RD Ste A1, Poway, CA 920642425. Office phone: 8584856444.
What is Dr. Kevin Merkes's NPI?
Dr. Kevin Merkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760578744, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kevin Merkes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kevin Merkes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kevin Merkes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.