Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes, D.O.

Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Neurology Physician · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1699930594
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 775-9000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 1, 2021
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084N0400X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Wisconsin #55359 · Illinois #125051694

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699930594. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
296
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$31,797
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 118 96 $137
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 83 74 $92
95816 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 31 30 $54
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $172
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 22 22 $61
95822 Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), in coma or asleep 19 12 $53

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 44. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$188
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $187.63

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$188

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,554
Patients
400
Total drug cost
$218,902
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levetiracetam Generic 512 102 $18,535
Topiramate Generic 383 42 $7,201
Lamotrigine Generic 352 46 $12,894
Carbamazepine Er (Carbamazepine) Brand 256 31 $37,720
Gabapentin Generic 145 27 $4,474
Lacosamide Generic 132 22 $21,825
Divalproex Sodium Er (Divalproex Sodium) Brand 124 28 $14,592
Emgality Pen (Galcanezumab-Gnlm) Brand 103 15 $78,337
Phenytoin Sodium Extended Generic 86 14 $3,571
Phenobarbital Generic 85 15 $2,766

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes's medical specialty?
Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes practices Neurology Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes practice?
Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087759000.
What is Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes's NPI?
Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699930594, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ragasri Kumar Merkes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (HCPCS 95816). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.