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Dr. Emily Merkel, M.D.
Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician (CMS: Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)) · Dermatology Physician · Dermatology Physician · Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician · Nashville, TN
- NPI 1497286033
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 74.4 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 372326966
(615) 322-5000 - Additional location
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1551 Professional Ln Unit 135
Longmont, CO 805016966
(303) 532-2810 - Mailing address
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3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200
Nashville, TN 372152691
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207ND0101X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Tennessee #73947 · Colorado #DR.0073479
- Medicaid
- TN #Q104837
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497286033. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,044
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,643
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 271 | 67 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 189 | 158 | $101 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 110 | 86 | $65 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 89 | 89 | $124 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 73 | 62 | $130 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 72 | 62 | $63 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 67 | 61 | $105 | |
17311 |
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks | 54 | 51 | $740 | |
17312 |
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks | 45 | 30 | $463 | |
99202 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes | 27 | 27 | $82 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in Nashville Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 83. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$338
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genzyme Corporation | 4 | $95.59 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $78.92 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 3 | $60.95 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 2 | $31.32 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 1 | $27.28 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 1 | $22.63 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $21.12 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
235
Patients
100
Total drug cost
$89,950
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 52 | 23 | $1,181 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 37 | 26 | $383 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 30 | 15 | $2,444 |
| Nystatin | Generic | 26 | 0 | $368 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 23 | 20 | $227 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | Generic | 20 | 16 | $425 |
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) (Secukinumab) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $82,260 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 12 | 0 | $1,942 |
| Minoxidil | Generic | 12 | 0 | $216 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $504 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Emily Merkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Emily Merkel practices Mohs-Micrographic Surgery Physician in Nashville, TN.
Where does Dr. Emily Merkel practice?
Dr. Emily Merkel practices at 3601 the Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 372326966. Office phone: 6153225000.
What is Dr. Emily Merkel's NPI?
Dr. Emily Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497286033, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Emily Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Emily Merkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Emily Merkel commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.