Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Merkel, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Odenton, MD

  • NPI 1720624273
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1360 Blair Dr Unit D
Odenton, MD 211131343
(410) 672-8970
Mailing address
1360 Blair Dr, Unit D
Odenton, MD 211131343

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 12, 2019
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #27733

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720624273. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,754
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$72,503
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 773 51 $22
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 470 53 $25
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 412 43 $30
97150 Therapy procedure in a group setting 399 42 $14
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 374 29 $37
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care 179 16 $10
97164 Re-evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 69 36 $74
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 42 38 $103
97535 Training for self-care or home management, each 15 minutes 36 29 $25

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Odenton Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 318. This provider delivers 8.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Merkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Merkel practices Physical Therapist in Odenton, MD.
Where does Dr. Christopher Merkel practice?
Dr. Christopher Merkel practices at 1360 Blair Dr Unit D, Odenton, MD 211131343. Office phone: 4106728970.
What is Dr. Christopher Merkel's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720624273, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Merkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Merkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140); Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.