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KATHRYN S MERKLE LCSW, MPH, RDN, LDN
NPI 1285681080
Social Worker - Clinical in Chicago, IL

Active since May 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
3921 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613(312) 533-0707(312) 873-4003 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Kathryn S Merkle Lcsw, Mph, Rdn, Ldn NPPES

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

KATHRYN S MERKLE LCSW, MPH, RDN, LDN (NPI 1285681080) is an individual clinical provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (149.024066) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285681080
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN S MERKLECredential: LCSW, MPH, RDN, LDN
Location Address3921 N LINCOLN AVEChicago, IL 60613-2417
Mailing Address3921 N Lincoln AveChicago, IL 60613-2417 · (312) 533-0707 · Fax (312) 873-4003
Phone(312) 533-0707
Fax(312) 873-4003
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 2022
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2022
✔ NPI 1285681080 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 149.024066
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
Also ListedDietitian, RegisteredTaxonomy 133V00000X · License 164.005634 (IL)
3921 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60613
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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)

Kathryn S Merkle Lcsw, Mph, Rdn, Ldn is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1153325295
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220301001937
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 Kathryn Merkle reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Nourishment Works PC
Same address
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
Chicago, IL 60613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881169027 (872) 216-7870

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 60613 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

EMILY SIMO MS RDN LDN
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (630) 352-8813
JANICE R MERKLE RN
Registered Nurse
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 533-0707
CRISTINA ARCEO MS RDN LDN IBCLC
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 380-5344
KELLY FURR
Nutritionist (Nutrition, Education)
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 380-5344
LUCY NEWBURN MA, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 380-5344
AMELIA O'BRIEN-COMBS MPH, RDN
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (872) 216-7870
ANEESA SAYEED PATEL MS, RDN, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (872) 216-7870
PRIYANKA NAVALURKAR RDN
Dietitian, Registered
3921 N LINCOLN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60613
Cook County (312) 380-5344

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 Kathryn Merkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Merkle is 1285681080. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2006.

Where is Kathryn Merkle located?

Kathryn Merkle practices at 3921 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613. The listed phone number is (312) 533-0707.

What is Kathryn Merkle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Kathryn Merkle enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathryn Merkle's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Merkle reassigns Medicare benefits to Nourishment Works PC (Chicago, IL). 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 Kathryn Merkle's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Merkle was last updated on February 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.