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CHRISTINE NICOLE MERKEL PA-C
NPI 1497381701
Physician Assistant in Chandler, AZ

Active since March 18, 2020
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223, CHANDLER, AZ 85286(480) 821-8888(480) 821-0888 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2026, Mar 31, 2021, Mar 18, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christine Nicole Merkel Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTINE NICOLE MERKEL PA-C (NPI 1497381701) is an individual physician assistant in Chandler, Arizona and active in the NPI registry since March 2020.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497381701
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE NICOLE MERKELCredential: PA-C
Location Address1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223Chandler, AZ 85286-6160
Mailing Address1100 S Dobson Rd Ste 223Chandler, AZ 85286-6160 · (480) 821-8888 · Fax (480) 821-0888
Phone(480) 821-8888
Fax(480) 821-0888
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1497381701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223, Chandler, AZ 85286
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christine Nicole Simons Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

MRS. AMANDA JEAN LAMANNA PA-C
Physician Assistant
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
JACOB GAARE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
EAST VALLEY DERMATOLOGY CENTER
Dermatology
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
MS. ROSEMARY JANET GEARY M.D.
Dermatology
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
DR. KATHERINE KAR-HWEE QUAN M.D.
Dermatology (MOHS-Micrographic Surgery)
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
DR. MICHELLE L JEFFRIES D.O.
Dermatology (Pediatric Dermatology)
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
KIMBERLY ARTOUNIAN MD
Dermatology
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888
MS. CASSANDRA LYNNE SHORE P.A.
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1100 S DOBSON RD STE 223
CHANDLER, AZ 85286
Maricopa County (480) 821-8888

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 Christine Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Merkel is 1497381701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2020. The provider is also known as Christine Nicole Simons Pa-C.

Where is Christine Merkel located?

Christine Merkel practices at 1100 S Dobson Rd Ste 223, Chandler, AZ 85286. The listed phone number is (480) 821-8888.

What is Christine Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

What insurance does Christine Merkel accept?

Health plans from Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list Christine Merkel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Merkel was last updated on October 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.