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Active NPI 1821829805 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Matthew Collin Merkel

Physician Assistant • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Matthew Merkel is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2025, Matthew Merkel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 2ND AVE S.

Matthew Merkel is affiliated with University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1720 2nd Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352940004

Telephone 2059343411
Fax 2059960432
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Birmingham, AL

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -6.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 7.0 Yrs
State Avg: 9.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
370 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (1153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.4% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merkel (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (7.0 Years) 7.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-08
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License AL PA.2682

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352491900

Phone: 2059344011

Secondary Practice Locations

216 Portier Ct E Apt C

Mobile, AL 366072260

Phone: 6787402961

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Madison Hulker , WHNP

Nurse Practitioner - Women's Health

NPI 1003373176

Women's Health Nurse Practitioner

Kathryn Mahaffey , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003397324

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Andrew Nolen , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003553959

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Austin Davis , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1003750316

Registered Nurse

Kiara Knight

Registered Nurse

NPI 1013604719
Chelsea Ramsey , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1013632181

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 08, 2025

Registered at 1720 2ND AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352940004 (Tel: 2059343411)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 08, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 55310, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352555310

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 08, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #PA.2682 in AL)

NPI Profile Active August 12, 2024

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 12, 2024

Registered at 216 PORTIER CT E APT C, MOBILE, AL 366072260 (Tel: 6787402961)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 12, 2024

Registered at 216 PORTIER CT E APT C, MOBILE, AL 366072260 (Tel: 6787402961)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 12, 2024

Recorded as MATTHEW MERKEL

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 12, 2024

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 12, 2024

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1821829805
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 12, 2024
Last Update: December 08, 2025
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 55310

Birmingham, AL 352555310

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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