CLIFFORD D MERKEL MD
NPI 1184710642
Orthopaedic Surgery - Foot and Ankle Surgery in Redlandss, CA

NPI Status: Active since October 04, 2006

Contact Information

1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE
SUITE 120
REDLANDSS, CA
ZIP 92374
Phone: (909) 557-1600
Fax: (909) 557-1740

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • PECOS Enrolled

About CLIFFORD MERKEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Clifford Merkel, a provider established in Redlandss, California with a medical specialization in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing in foot and ankle surgery . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1184710642 assigned on October 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207XX0004X with license number G46740 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1184710642
Provider Name
CLIFFORD D MERKEL MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE SUITE 120 REDLANDSS, CA 92374
Location Phone
(909) 557-1600
Location Fax
(909) 557-1740
Mailing Address
PO BOX 8520 REDLANDS, CA 92375
Mailing Phone
(909) 557-1600
Mailing Fax
(909) 557-1740
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
10-04-2006
Last Update Date
07-13-2007
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Surgery

Taxonomy Code
207XX0004X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G46740
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
00G467400MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CA 
D42986MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Clifford Merkel 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

  • 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

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1184710642, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 58. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 58 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
1
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
4
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 0 → 0 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 1 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 8 + 24 = 58

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 58 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 58 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1184710642.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 5 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE, SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374
Orthopaedic Surgery
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE, SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374
Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery)
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE, SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine)
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE, SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374
Registered Nurse (Orthopedic)
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE, SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1184710642, enumerated as an "individual" on October 04, 2006.

The provider is located at 1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE SUITE 120 REDLANDSS, CA 92374 and the phone number is (909) 557-1600.

Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207XX0004X and a focus in Foot and Ankle Surgery.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.