STEVEN J MERKEL M.D.
NPI 1427026616
Family Medicine in Proctorville, OH

NPI Status: Active since March 14, 2006

Contact Information

98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH
ZIP 45669
Phone: (740) 886-9403
Fax: (740) 886-3006

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Family Medicine

About STEVEN MERKEL

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Steven Merkel, a primary care provider established in Proctorville, Ohio with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1427026616 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 35052200 (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 14 years ago.

NPI
1427026616
Provider Name
STEVEN J MERKEL M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
98 STATE ST PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Location Phone
(740) 886-9403
Location Fax
(740) 886-3006
Mailing Address
90 JACKSON PIKE GALLIPOLIS, OH 45631
Mailing Phone
(740) 886-9403
Mailing Fax
(740) 886-3006
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
03-14-2006
Last Update Date
07-30-2012
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Steven Merkel sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
35052200
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
A17114MEDICARE UPIN (02)OH 
ME0605404MEDICARE PIN (08)OH 
10037006OTHER (01)WVBWC
P00833936OTHER (01)MEDICARE RR
IR9268572MEDICARE PIN (08)OH 
310917085230OTHER (01)OHCARESOURCE MEDICAID
0628664OTHER (01)OHMOLINA MEDICAID
2241160OTHER (01)OHCIGNA
303086OTHER (01)OHUNISON MEDICAID
000000666208OTHER (01)OHANTHEM BC/BS
0052078000MEDICAID (05)WV 
IR9268571MEDICARE PIN (08)OH 
0628664MEDICAID (05)OH 

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1427026616, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
4
Unchanged
Pos 3
2
Doubled → 4
Pos 4
7
Unchanged
Pos 5
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 6
2
Unchanged
Pos 7
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
6
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 2 → 4 0 → 0 6 → 12 → 3 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 4 + 4 + 7 + 0 + 2 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 54

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 54 = 6
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 6, which matches the last digit of 1427026616.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Family Medicine
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physical Therapist
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physical Therapist
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physical Therapist
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physical Therapist
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Nurse Practitioner (Obstetrics & Gynecology)
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Family Medicine
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Otolaryngology
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Internal Medicine
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669
Physician Assistant
98 STATE ST
PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1427026616, enumerated as an "individual" on March 14, 2006.

The provider is located at 98 STATE ST PROCTORVILLE, OH 45669 and the phone number is (740) 886-9403.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Medicare, Medicaid, CareSource, Cigna, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.