KATRINA M. MERKEL FNP
NPI 1033688056
Nurse Practitioner in Eau Claire, WI

Active since November 20, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1221 WHIPPLE ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703(715) 838-3311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 24, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 24, 2022, Aug 12, 2022, Apr 5, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Katrina M. Merkel Fnp NPPES

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

KATRINA M. MERKEL FNP (NPI 1033688056) is an individual nurse practitioner in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (8897-33) and active in the NPI registry since November 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033688056
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameKATRINA M. MERKELCredential: FNP
Location Address1221 WHIPPLE STEau Claire, WI 54703-5270
Mailing AddressS674 County Road HMondovi, WI 54755-8206 · (608) 347-9377
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateNovember 20, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 24, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 24, 2022
✔ NPI 1033688056 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 8897-33
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 20158630 (WI)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 8897-33 (WI)
1221 WHIPPLE ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13119 Woodman DrAltoona, WI 54720-2668 · Phone (715) 717-6700
Location 21220 3rd Ave WDurand, WI 54736-1600 · Phone (715) 672-4211

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katrina M. Merkel Fnp is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345585899
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190102002932
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Katrina Merkel reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
733 W CLAIREMONT AVE
Eau Claire, WI 54701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,248 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1220 3RD AVE W
Durand, WI 54736
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 44 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3807 SPRING ST
Mount Pleasant, WI 53405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
20 services20 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
17 services17 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
15 services15 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Eau Claire, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520070
Location1221 Whipple StEau Claire, WI 54703 · Eau Claire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chippewa Valley Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Durand, WI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number521307
Location1220 3rd Ave WDurand, WI 54736 · Pepin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54703 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Practitioner
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Anesthesiology
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Occupational Therapist
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Anesthesiology
1221 WHIPPLE ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703

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 Katrina Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katrina Merkel is 1033688056. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 20, 2018.

Where is Katrina Merkel located?

Katrina Merkel practices at 1221 Whipple St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. The listed phone number is (715) 838-3311.

What is Katrina Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Katrina Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katrina Merkel is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Katrina Merkel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Katrina Merkel reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mayo Clinic Health System-Northwest Wisconsin Region, Inc. (Eau Claire, WI), Chippewa Valley Hospital & Oakview Care Center Inc. (Durand, WI) and Emergency Medicine Of Racine Sc (Mount Pleasant, WI). Each 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 Katrina Merkel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Katrina Merkel accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Security Health Plan list Katrina Merkel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Katrina Merkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katrina Merkel is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System Eau Claire Hospital and Chippewa Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katrina Merkel was last updated on August 24, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.