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MERLE L. KELLER III MD
NPI 1265609929
Pediatrics in Caldwell, ID

Active since May 13, 2008PECOS Enrolled
315 E. ELM STE 100, CALDWELL, ID 83605(208) 302-7100(208) 302-7155 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Merle L. Keller Iii Md NPPES

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

MERLE L. KELLER III MD (NPI 1265609929) is an individual pediatrics provider in Caldwell, Idaho, licensed in Idaho (M-11412) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265609929
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMERLE L. KELLER IIICredential: MD
Location Address315 E. ELM STE 100Caldwell, ID 83605
Mailing Address3340 East Goldstone WayMeridian, ID 83642-1026 · (208) 302-7100 · Fax (208) 302-7155
Phone(208) 302-7100
Fax(208) 302-7155
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 2016
✔ NPI 1265609929 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in ID · M-11412✔ Licensed in UT · 6851459-1205
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
315 E. ELM STE 100, Caldwell, ID 83605
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Providence Health Plan and more.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)

Merle L. Keller Iii Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Merle Keller reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc
2.1 mi
Family Medicine
712 AVIATION WAY
Caldwell, ID 83605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Idaho enrollment
  • 781 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1861676298 (208) 302-1000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83605 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.26 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

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 Merle Keller's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Keller is 1265609929. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2008.

Where is Merle Keller located?

Merle Keller practices at 315 E. Elm Ste 100, Caldwell, ID 83605. The listed phone number is (208) 302-7100.

What is Merle Keller's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Merle Keller enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merle Keller is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Merle Keller's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merle Keller reassigns Medicare benefits to Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center Inc (Caldwell, ID). The 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 Merle Keller's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merle Keller accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Providence Health Plan and Select Health list Merle Keller 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Keller was last updated on November 10, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.