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Active NPI 1689620288 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Robert G Merkel , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Cle Elum, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Robert Merkel, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Cle Elum, WA. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Robert Merkel delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 201 ALPHA WAY.

Robert Merkel is affiliated with Kittitas County Public Hospital Dist 1 and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

201 Alpha Way

Cle Elum, WA 989221045

Telephone 5096745331
Fax 5096745034
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Cle Elum, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs +13.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 13.8 Yrs
State Avg: 12.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Cle Elum, WA (3774 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% 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 (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Cle Elum Specialty Average (13.8 Years) 13.8 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License WA PA1004358

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

Kittitas County Public Hospital Dist 1

603 S Chestnut St, Ellensburg, WA 989263875

Phone: 5099629841

Kittitas County Public Hospital Dist 1

201 Alpha Way, Cle Elum, WA 989221045

Phone: 5096745331

Kittitas County Public Hospital Dist 1

700 E Manitoba Ave, Ellensburg, WA 989263885

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Paul Schmitt , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1083657282

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Jean Crane , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1134113731

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jennifer Simons , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1285063487

Family Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1598317141

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Chelsea Newman , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1821486515

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1871933697

MDMPH

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 201 ALPHA WAY, CLE ELUM, WA 989221045 (Tel: 5096745331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 201 ALPHA WAY, CLE ELUM, WA 989221045 (Tel: 5096745331)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as ROBERT MERKEL, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Physician Assistant (License #PA1004358 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689620288
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 25, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

201 Alpha Way

Cle Elum, WA 989221045

Phone: 5096745331

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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