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

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: August 02, 2026.

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

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 from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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.

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.

LAMAR DAVIS II M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5275
STEPHEN COMMISKEY M.D.
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5900
JESSICA SAFLEY MD
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5900
DR. MARY KINNEY LOWE CORLEY MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5339
LAURA ELIZABETH VEARRIER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 815-2005
DR. CANDICE BRITTANY APRIL DDS
Dentist
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-6028
DR. LARKIN H MITCHELL M.D.
Anesthesiology
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-5900
EMILY SUMRALL CHILDRESS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216
Hinds County (601) 984-1000

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 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.

Where is Eric Merkle located?

Eric Merkle practices at 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216. The listed phone number is (901) 287-6756.

What is Eric Merkle's specialty?

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

Is Eric Merkle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Merkle is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Eric Merkle accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Eric Merkle 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 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.