ERIC JAMES MERKLE M.D.
NPI 1275066904
Pediatrics in Jackson, MS

Q: What is Eric Merkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Merkle is 1275066904. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 10, 2017.

Q: What is Eric Merkle's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Merkle was last updated on June 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since April 10, 2017PECOS Enrolled

2500 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 39216(901) 287-6756 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 2, 2020, Apr 26, 2017, Apr 10, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Eric James Merkle M.d. NPPES

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

ERIC JAMES MERKLE M.D. (NPI 1275066904) is an individual pediatrics provider in Jackson, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (27675) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275066904

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameERIC JAMES MERKLECredential: M.D.

Location Address2500 N STATE STJackson, MS 39216-4500

Mailing Address122 Herons CirRidgeland, MS 39157-8501

Phone(901) 287-6756

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 10, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJune 2, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 2, 2020

✔ NPI 1275066904 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in MS · 27675

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

2500 N STATE ST, Jackson, MS 39216

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health 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)

Eric James Merkle M.d. 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 Eric Merkle reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

State Of Mississippi - University Of Mississippi Medical Center

Same address

General Acute Care Hospital

2500 N STATE ST
Jackson, MS 39216

Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
1,932 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1154317527 (601) 984-1000

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 39216 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

$80.50 typical visit price

range $51.65 – $159.18

Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$92.20 typical visit price

range $16.15 – $129.61

Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)

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.

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