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Active NPI 1982164950 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sarah Katherine Merkel , MD

Surgery • Tampa, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sarah Merkel, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Tampa, FL. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since graduating from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 2019, Dr. Merkel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR.

Dr. Merkel is affiliated with Tampa General Medical Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2 Tampa General Cir

Tampa, FL 336063571

Telephone 8138447585
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Tampa, FL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -14.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.6 Yrs
State Avg: 26.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
189 Specialists

Practicing in Tampa, FL (2030 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
20.1% 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 (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Tampa Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-15
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME175635

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tampa General Medical Group Inc

2 Tampa General Cir, Tampa, FL 336063571

Phone: 8138447585

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Tracie Patel , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003828351

Physician Assistant

Dr. Quinto Gesiotto , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1013479971

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Emily Findling , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013623446

Physician Assistant

Corinne Shamehdi , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1063844199

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Diana Joseph , APRN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1083471239

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michelle Mintz , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1104849033

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 15, 2025

Registered at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 336063571 (Tel: 8138447585)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 15, 2025

Registered at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 336063571 (Tel: 8138218034)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 15, 2025

Surgery (License #ME175635 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location July 10, 2024

Registered at 20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103220 (Tel: 2036884242)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 10, 2024

Registered at 20 YORK ST, NEW HAVEN, CT 065103220 (Tel: 2036884242)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 10, 2024

Recorded as SARAH MERKEL, MD

NPI Profile Active March 25, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 25, 2019

Registered at 17 DAVIS BLVD STE 308, TAMPA, FL 336063438 (Tel: 8139742201)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 25, 2019

Registered at 17 DAVIS BLVD STE 308, TAMPA, FL 336063438

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 25, 2019

Recorded as SARAH MERKEL

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 25, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 25, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982164950
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 25, 2019
Last Update: August 15, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2 Tampa General Cir

Tampa, FL 336063571

Phone: 8138218034

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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