Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Stephen Merkle, MS PT OCS

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Danbury, CT

  • NPI 1417998857
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
22 Eagle RD
Danbury, CT 068104129
(203) 778-8326
fax (203) 792-9170

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2009
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417998857. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,730
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$91,291
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 1,734 82 $27
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 1,033 69 $21
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 526 51 $9
97116 Therapy procedure for walking training, each 15 minutes 227 23 $23
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 140 16 $35
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 70 61 $102

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Danbury Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 357. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Stephen Merkle's medical specialty?
Dr. Stephen Merkle practices Physical Therapist in Danbury, CT.
Where does Dr. Stephen Merkle practice?
Dr. Stephen Merkle practices at 22 Eagle RD, Danbury, CT 068104129. Office phone: 2037788326.
What is Dr. Stephen Merkle's NPI?
Dr. Stephen Merkle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417998857, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Stephen Merkle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Merkle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Stephen Merkle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care (HCPCS G0283). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.