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ALEXANDER R MERK DO
NPI 1437721735
Internal Medicine in Ft. Bliss, TX

Active since July 15, 2021PECOS Enrolled
WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STREET, FT. BLISS, TX 79934(915) 742-2180(915) 742-4363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2024, Jun 25, 2024, Jul 15, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Alexander R Merk Do NPPES

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

ALEXANDER R MERK DO (NPI 1437721735) is an individual internal medicine provider in Ft. Bliss, Texas, licensed in Nebraska (2775) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437721735
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER R MERKCredential: DO
Location AddressWILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 18511 HIGHLANDER MEDICS STREETFt. Bliss, TX 79934-4123
Mailing AddressWbamc, 5005 N Piedras StEl Paso, TX 79934-4123 · (915) 742-2180 · Fax (915) 742-4363
Phone(915) 742-2180
Fax(915) 742-4363
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2024
✔ NPI 1437721735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NE · 2775
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
WILLIAM BEAUMONT ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Ft. Bliss, TX 79934
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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)

Alexander R Merk Do 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 79934 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 Alexander Merk's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Merk is 1437721735. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2021.

Where is Alexander Merk located?

Alexander Merk practices at William Beaumont Army Medical Center 18511 Highlander Medics Street, Ft. Bliss, TX 79934. The listed phone number is (915) 742-2180.

What is Alexander Merk's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alexander Merk enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander Merk is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Merk was last updated on August 12, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.