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PENNY MERKLE CRNA
NPI 1316336431
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Monroe, MI

Active since January 13, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
718 N MACOMB ST, MONROE, MI 48162(734) 240-8400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Penny Merkle Crna NPPES

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

PENNY MERKLE CRNA (NPI 1316336431) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Monroe, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704253079) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. She is affiliated with Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316336431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NamePENNY MERKLECredential: CRNA
Location Address718 N MACOMB STMonroe, MI 48162-7815
Mailing Address718 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162-7815 · (734) 240-8400
Phone(734) 240-8400
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1316336431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · 4704253079
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
718 N MACOMB ST, Monroe, MI 48162
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Priority Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Penny Merkle Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4789909193
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150205002380, I20240429001492

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Penny Merkle reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anupama Shah MD, Plc
1.9 mi
Pain Medicine
1051 S TELEGRAPH RD, STE 100
Monroe, MI 48161
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679864623 (734) 244-5383
Promedica Central Corporation Of Michigan
20 mi
Family Medicine
100 MADISON AVE, MSC-S38805
Toledo, OH 43604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588624696 (844) 373-0871
Promedica Central Physicians
20 mi
Family Medicine
100 MADISON AVE, MSC-S38805
Toledo, OH 43604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 1,072 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043270150 (567) 585-1964

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230099
Location718 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48162 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
$126.15 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 20

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

GIA-HAU NGUYEN D.O.
Emergency Medicine
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-8400
ANISHINDER PARKASH MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (248) 229-1450
KAITLIN ASSAAD
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (419) 291-2010
EDWARD KRESYMAN DO
Family Medicine
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-8927
MR. RONALD J KRAMER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-5254
DR. SARAH HAMZA MD
Emergency Medicine
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-8400
DR. JEFFERY A TRAGER DO
Emergency Medicine
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-4435
CHRISTOPHER JACOB POPE
Family Medicine
718 N MACOMB ST
MONROE, MI 48162
Monroe County (734) 240-8400

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 Penny Merkle's NPI number?

The NPI number for Penny Merkle is 1316336431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2015.

Where is Penny Merkle located?

Penny Merkle practices at 718 N Macomb St, Monroe, MI 48162. The listed phone number is (734) 240-8400.

What is Penny Merkle's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Penny Merkle enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Penny Merkle is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Penny Merkle's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Penny Merkle reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Anupama Shah MD, Plc (Monroe, MI), Promedica Central Corporation Of Michigan (Toledo, OH) and Promedica Central Physicians (Toledo, OH). Each 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 Penny Merkle's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Penny Merkle accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Priority Health list Penny 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.

Is Penny Merkle affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Penny Merkle is affiliated with Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Penny Merkle was last updated on November 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.