SHYRL ANN MERKEL CRNA
NPI 1396792719
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Greenville, SC

Active since May 30, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
701 GROVE RD, 2ND FLOOR ANESTHIESIA DEPT., GREENVILLE, SC 29605(864) 455-7111(864) 455-6441 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Shyrl Ann Merkel Crna NPPES

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

SHYRL ANN MERKEL CRNA (NPI 1396792719) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (APRN1963) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is affiliated with St Francis-downtown and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396792719
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSHYRL ANN MERKELCredential: CRNA
Location Address701 GROVE RD, 2ND FLOOR ANESTHIESIA DEPT.Greenville, SC 29605-5611
Mailing Address255 Enterprise Blvd, Suite 250Greenville, SC 29615-6300 · (864) 454-0888 · Fax (864) 454-1130
Fax(864) 455-6441
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateMay 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1396792719 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 SC · APRN1963
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.
701 GROVE RD, Greenville, SC 29605

Other Identifiers 4

Other20031928SC · Individual Select Health
MedicaidAN1273SC
Other20031911SC · Select Health Group
OtherP00187843SC · Medicare Railroad

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

Shyrl Ann Merkel 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 ID6901899715
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040407000394

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Shyrl Merkel reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 191 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1 SAINT FRANCIS DR
Greenville, SC 29601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 123 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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 procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
35 services34 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Francis-Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420023
LocationOne St Francis DrGreenville, SC 29601 · Greenville County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29605 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Internal Medicine
701 GROVE RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Hospitalist
701 GROVE RD, 5TH FLOOR
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 GROVE RD, ANESTHESIA DEPT
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Clinical Neuropsychologist
701 GROVE RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 GROVE RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Internal Medicine
701 GROVE RD, 5TH FLOOR SUPPORT TOWER
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 GROVE RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
701 GROVE RD
GREENVILLE, SC 29605

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 Shyrl Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shyrl Merkel is 1396792719. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 30, 2006.

Where is Shyrl Merkel located?

Shyrl Merkel practices at 701 Grove Rd 2nd Floor Anesthiesia Dept., Greenville, SC 29605. The listed phone number is (864) 455-7111.

What is Shyrl Merkel's specialty?

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

Is Shyrl Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shyrl Merkel 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 Shyrl Merkel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shyrl Merkel reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St Francis Hospital Inc (Greenville, SC) and Palmetto Anesthesia Associates (Greenville, SC). 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 Shyrl Merkel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Shyrl Merkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shyrl Merkel is affiliated with St Francis-Downtown.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shyrl Merkel was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.