Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Merke, DPT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Durham, NC

  • NPI 1851780399
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
249 E Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 277137512
(919) 544-7270
fax (919) 313-1276
Mailing address
120 William Penn Plz
Durham, NC 277042150

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 5, 2016
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #P15409

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851780399. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,415
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$39,393
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 557 62 $23
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 454 40 $32
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes 137 21 $21
97016 Application of blood vessel compression device 133 16 $9
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 74 11 $31
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 60 55 $98

In context: peer comparison

Among 63 peers in Durham Physical Therapist, average services per provider: 209. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Daniel Merke's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Merke practices Physical Therapist in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Daniel Merke practice?
Dr. Daniel Merke practices at 249 E Nc Highway 54, Durham, NC 277137512. Office phone: 9195447270.
What is Dr. Daniel Merke's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Merke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851780399, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Merke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Merke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Merke 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 functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure using manual technique (HCPCS 97140). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.