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A STEP AHEAD FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC
NPI 1003597709
Clinic/Center - Podiatric in Spearfish, SD

Active since July 26, 2023
1410 NORTH AVE STE 1, SPEARFISH, SD 57783(605) 722-3668(605) 722-3669 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

A STEP AHEAD FOOT & ANKLE CLINIC (NPI 1003597709) is a healthcare organization registered as a podiatric in Spearfish, South Dakota and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. The organization lists Kale Jo Merrell, Physician-podiatrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003597709
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QP1100X
Legal Business NameMERRELL FOOT & ANKLE PLLC
Location Address1410 NORTH AVE STE 1Spearfish, SD 57783-1574
Mailing Address1410 North Ave Ste 1Spearfish, SD 57783-1574 · (605) 722-3668 · Fax (605) 722-3669
Phone(605) 722-3668
Fax(605) 722-3669
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKale Jo MerrellPhysician-podiatrist · (605) 210-2562
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1003597709 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · PodiatricAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QP1100X
1410 NORTH AVE STE 1, Spearfish, SD 57783
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsA Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Kale Merrell, DPM
Podiatry
NPI 1437647344
1410 NORTH AVE STE 1
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-3668
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC is 1003597709. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2023. The provider is doing business as A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Clinic.

Where is Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC located?

Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC is located at 1410 North Ave Ste 1, Spearfish, SD 57783. The listed phone number is (605) 722-3668.

What is Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in Podiatric, with taxonomy code 261QP1100X.

Is Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Podiatry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merrell Foot & Ankle PLLC was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.