MRS. SUZANNE MERKLE MD
NPI 1184674798
Dermatology in West Bloomfield, MI
NPI Status: Active since May 12, 2006
Contact Information
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
#120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
Phone: (248) 855-3366
Fax: (248) 855-6213
- Individual
- Female
- Years of Experience 34
- Dermatology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About SUZANNE MERKLE
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Suzanne Merkle, a provider established in West Bloomfield, Michigan with a medical specialization in Dermatology and more than 34 years of experience. She graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 1992. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184674798 assigned on May 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207N00000X with license number BM4889804 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.
- NPI
- 1184674798
- Provider Name
- MRS. SUZANNE MERKLE MD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD #120 WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
- Location Phone
- (248) 855-3366
- Location Fax
- (248) 855-6213
- Mailing Address
- 6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD #120 WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322
- Mailing Phone
- (248) 855-3366
- Mailing Fax
- (248) 855-6213
- Medical School Name
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL
- Graduation Year
- 1992
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 05-12-2006
- Last Update Date
- 11-18-2020
- Code Navigator
A dermatologist like Suzanne Merkle is a medical specialty involving the management of skin conditions and diseases. Dermatologists diagnose some sexually transmitted diseases, warts, cancer, acne, dermatitis and may offer cosmetic treatments, and therapies that reduce age spots and wrinkles.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Dermatology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207N00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- BM4889804
- License State
- MI
- Taxonomy Description
- A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Elite Bronze - HMO
- Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Bronze - HMO
- Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Everyday Gold - HMO
- Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Focused Silver - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
- Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Gold - HMO
- Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Clear Silver - HMO
- Complete Gold - HMO
- Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Complete Silver - HMO
- Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
- Elite Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Metro Detroit HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Metro Detroit HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
- Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
- Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
- MHP Bronze - HMO
- MHP Bronze Saver (Expanded) - HMO
- MHP Expanded Bronze Standard - HMO
- MHP Gold - HMO
- MHP Gold Standard - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange - HMO
- MHP Silver Exchange Rewards - HMO
- MHP Silver Standard - HMO
- MHP Young Adult/Catastrophic - HMO
- Gold 1 - HMO
- Gold 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Gold 8 - HMO
- Silver 1 - HMO
- Silver 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Silver 12 with First 4 Primary Care Visits Free - HMO
- Silver 8 - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Balanced Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Enhanced Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver - HMO
- MyPriority Premier Silver Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold - HMO
- MyPriority Standard Gold Southeast Michigan Network - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| G02105 | OTHER (01) | BCN |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Suzanne Merkle is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Suzanne Merkle is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 8527197706
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20100526000666
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth
Complicated or multiple drainage of skin abscess
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths
Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Injection into skin growth, 1-7 growths
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
Melanoma (skin cancer) excision
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
Removal of skin tag, 1-15 skin tags
Simple or single drainage of skin abscess
A biopsy of related skin growth is a procedure where a small piece of skin growth is removed for testing. If additional growths are identified, they may also be biopsied. This helps in diagnosing skin conditions and planning appropriate treatment.
This service was performed 52 times for 39 patientsA biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
This service was performed 174 times for 158 patientsThis procedure involves draining one or more skin abscesses, which are pockets of pus that form due to an infection. The process includes making a small cut on the abscess, removing the pus, and cleaning the area to promote healing and prevent further infection.
This service was performed 19 times for 15 patients"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
This service was performed 169 times for 138 patientsThis procedure involves removing 15 or more precancerous skin growths to prevent them from developing into cancer. It's done using various methods like freezing, creams, or minor surgery. The goal is to protect your health by stopping cancer before it starts.
This service was performed 13 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
This service was performed 475 times for 101 patients"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where 1-14 abnormal skin growths are removed. This is done using methods such as freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It helps prevent the growth from causing discomfort or turning into a more serious condition.
This service was performed 208 times for 174 patients"Destruction of skin growth" refers to a procedure where unwanted skin growths, such as warts or moles, are removed. In this case, 15 or more growths are treated. Techniques may include freezing, burning, or laser therapy. It's a safe, quick process to improve skin health.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsThis is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 301 times for 244 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 146 times for 106 patientsThis procedure involves injecting medication into 1-7 skin growths. The medication helps to reduce the size of the growths or completely eliminate them. It's a simple, quick, and usually painless process performed by a medical professional.
This service was performed 62 times for 46 patientsThis procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
This service was performed 42 times for 22 patientsThis injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
This service was performed 21 times for 18 patientsTriamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.
This service was performed 100 times for 48 patientsMelanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.
This service was performed for 1-10 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 68 times for 68 patientsThis is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
This service was performed 27 times for 27 patientsSkin tag removal is a simple procedure where small, benign growths on the skin are carefully removed. This can be achieved through several methods such as freezing, burning, or cutting off the skin tags. The process is quick, typically painless with local anesthesia, and aids in skin smoothness.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsA simple or single drainage of skin abscess is a procedure to remove pus from a skin infection. A small cut is made on the abscess, the pus is drained out, and the area is cleaned. This helps to reduce pain, speed up recovery, and prevent the spread of infection.
This service was performed 54 times for 52 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $22.69 for a new patient copayment and $18.09 for an established patient copayment.
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 48322 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203
- Average New Patient Price $90.76
- Minimum New Patient Price $58.04
- Maximum New Patient Price $177.36
- Average New Patient Copayment $22.69
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.51
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.34
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $72.38
- Minimum Established Patient Price $18.32
- Maximum Established Patient Price $143.49
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.09
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.58
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.87
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy Follow-Up | 100% | 301 |
| Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician | ||
| e-Prescribing | 91% | 3476 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 1% | 899 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 74% | 3265 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 75% | 3265 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Suzanne Merkle is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK | 3601 W THIRTEEN MILE RD ROYAL OAK, MI 48073 | (248) 898-5000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 18 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 7 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 72 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 80 - 72 = 8 | 8 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1184674798 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
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DR. SUCHETHA KINHAL MD
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6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
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ZIP 48322
DR. JEFFREY TULIN SILVER MD
Allergy & Immunology
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
SUITE 110
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
MS. KIMBERLEY GRETCHEN BEHRENS M.D.
Pathology
(Dermatopathology)
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
SUITE 120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
DR. MICHAEL A DORMAN MD
Dermatology
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
SUITE 120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
RONALD DAVID KERWIN MD
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6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
# 120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
RONALD D KERWIN MD PC
Dermatology
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
#120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
DR. LEONARD M CETNER M.D.
Dermatology
6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
SUITE 120
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
ZIP 48322
MS. MARIA A KALASHO P.A.-C
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6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184674798, enumerated as an "individual" on May 12, 2006.
The provider is located at 6330 ORCHARD LAKE RD #120 WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322 and the phone number is (248) 855-3366.
Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health, Blue Care. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Suzanne Merkle is affiliated with: BEAUMONT HOSPITAL ROYAL OAK.
