Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Hope Merkley, APRN, CNP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Nurse Practitioner · Rockford, IL

  • NPI 1689180978
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5666 E State St
Rockford, IL 611082425
(815) 227-2512
fax (779) 227-6158
Additional location
305 W Jackson St Ste 103
Carbondale, IL 629011474
(618) 351-4972
fax (618) 351-6522

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 11, 2025
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363LG0600X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #209016944

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689180978. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
14
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$763
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
62270 Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test 14 13 $55

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$94
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Biogen, Inc. 2 $30.36
ARGENX US, INC. 1 $28.28
UCB, Inc. 1 $19.92
Abbott Laboratories 1 $15.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$94

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Hope Merkley's medical specialty?
Dr. Hope Merkley practices Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Rockford, IL.
Where does Dr. Hope Merkley practice?
Dr. Hope Merkley practices at 5666 E State St, Rockford, IL 611082425. Office phone: 8152272512.
What is Dr. Hope Merkley's NPI?
Dr. Hope Merkley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689180978, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Hope Merkley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Hope Merkley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Hope Merkley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cerebrospinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test (HCPCS 62270). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.