Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ronald Merkel, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (CMS: Obstetrics/Gynecology) · Cincinnati, OH

  • NPI 1417245978
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 452202475
(513) 862-1400
fax (513) 862-4980

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 7, 2015
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207V00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35.126337

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417245978. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
27
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,040
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
G0101 Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination 15 15 $37
Q0091 Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory 12 12 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in this city , average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 0.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$21
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US Inc 1 $21.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$21

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$377
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Estradiol Generic 18 0 $377

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ronald Merkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Ronald Merkel practices Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician in Cincinnati, OH.
Where does Dr. Ronald Merkel practice?
Dr. Ronald Merkel practices at 375 Dixmyth Ave, Cincinnati, OH 452202475. Office phone: 5138621400.
What is Dr. Ronald Merkel's NPI?
Dr. Ronald Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417245978, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ronald Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ronald Merkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ronald Merkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination (HCPCS G0101); Screening papanicolaou smear; obtaining, preparing and conveyance of cervical or vaginal smear to laboratory (HCPCS Q0091). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.