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THOMAS GEORGE MERKLER CRNA
NPI 1114348497
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Fort Wayne, IN

Active since January 03, 2014
5734 COVENTRY LN, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804(260) 436-7875(260) 432-9812 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 15, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Thomas George Merkler Crna NPPES

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

THOMAS GEORGE MERKLER CRNA (NPI 1114348497) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (28162670A) and active in the NPI registry since January 2014. He is affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114348497
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameTHOMAS GEORGE MERKLERCredential: CRNA
Location Address5734 COVENTRY LNFort Wayne, IN 46804-7141
Mailing Address5734 Coventry LnFort Wayne, IN 46804-7141 · (260) 436-7875 · Fax (260) 432-9812
Phone(260) 436-7875
Fax(260) 432-9812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJanuary 3, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 15, 2014
✔ NPI 1114348497 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 28162670A
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
5734 COVENTRY LN, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Thomas George Merkler Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4587895230
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140324000893

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Thomas Merkler reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne PC
2.4 mi
Anesthesiology
6435 W JEFFERSON BLVD # 434
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538159140 (260) 436-7875
Clinical Colleagues LLC
38 mi
Anesthesiology
1250 S WASHINGTON ST
Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992725766 (850) 985-9180

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Parkview Whitley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia City, IN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150101
Location1260 E Sr 205Columbia City, IN 46725 · Whitley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

NICOLE BOREM SCHICKEL CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
JAMES M BRACKMANN MD
Anesthesiology
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
BRENDA L. ARTER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
ROBERT C HATHAWAY MD
Anesthesiology
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
DANIEL F GALLAGHER MD
Anesthesiology
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
PAMELA R MCCULLOCH MD
Anesthesiology
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
DANIELLE AGUILAR
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875
LURETTA S DESCHNER MD
Anesthesiology
5734 COVENTRY LN
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
Allen County (260) 436-7875

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 Thomas Merkler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Thomas Merkler is 1114348497. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 3, 2014.

Where is Thomas Merkler located?

Thomas Merkler practices at 5734 Coventry Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. The listed phone number is (260) 436-7875.

What is Thomas Merkler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Thomas Merkler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Thomas Merkler is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Thomas Merkler's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Thomas Merkler reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Associated Anesthesiologists Of Fort Wayne PC (Fort Wayne, IN) and Clinical Colleagues LLC (Van Wert, OH). 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 Thomas Merkler's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Thomas Merkler accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Thomas Merkler 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 Thomas Merkler affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Thomas Merkler is affiliated with Parkview Whitley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Thomas Merkler was last updated on January 15, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.