Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Merkel, DPM
Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Podiatrist · Rochester, NY
- NPI 1932203577
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 97.5 / 100 · 2023
- 37 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1404 Portland Avenue
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 266-1940
fax (585) 266-2223 - Mailing address
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908 Niagara Falls Blvd, Ste 208
N Tonawanda, NY 14120
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 5, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1989 — 37 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 213E00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New York #004993 · New York #N004993-1
- Medicaid
- NY #01532310
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1932203577. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,343
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$114,029
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 1,055 | 295 | $86 | |
73630 |
X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 126 | 70 | $33 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 77 | 51 | $123 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 71 | 71 | $107 | |
11730 |
Simple separation of fingernail or toenail from nail bed, first nail | 14 | 13 | $111 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Rochester Podiatrist, average services per provider: 170. This provider delivers 7.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,268
Transactions
25
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | 3 | $267.56 | |
| Organogenesis INC. | 2 | $202.27 | |
| Treace Medical Concepts, INC. | 4 | $196.32 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $123.85 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 2 | $82.20 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 2 | $67.64 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 3 | $66.31 | |
| Prodigy Surgical Distribution, INC. | 1 | $55.31 | |
| Advanced Oxygen Therapy INC. | 3 | $51.89 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $45.29 | |
| Medline Industries Lp | 1 | $42.45 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $36.37 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. | 1 | $30.39 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
915
Patients
550
Total drug cost
$22,568
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 270 | 181 | $7,252 |
| Clotrimazole | Generic | 148 | 37 | $3,844 |
| Lidocaine | Generic | 104 | 72 | $1,723 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 71 | 62 | $947 |
| Ciclopirox | Generic | 48 | 25 | $4,379 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 41 | 33 | $424 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 37 | 17 | $207 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine (Lidocaine/Prilocaine) | Brand | 36 | 18 | $927 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 33 | 30 | $108 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 31 | 27 | $117 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Merkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Merkel practices Podiatrist in Rochester, NY.
Where does Dr. Paul Merkel practice?
Dr. Paul Merkel practices at 1404 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621. Office phone: 5852661940.
What is Dr. Paul Merkel's NPI?
Dr. Paul Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932203577, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Merkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Merkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS 73630); Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (HCPCS 11042). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.