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CHRISTOPHER MERKL M.D.
NPI 1497723142
Psychiatry & Neurology - Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry in Houston, TX

Active since March 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
5177 RICHMOND AVE STE 250, HOUSTON, TX 77056(713) 665-0472(888) 240-1649 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2025, Oct 25, 2016, Feb 11, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Christopher Merkl M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MERKL M.D. (NPI 1497723142) is an individual behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (H6431) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497723142
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084B0040X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MERKLCredential: M.D.
Location Address5177 RICHMOND AVE STE 250Houston, TX 77056-6718
Mailing Address5177 Richmond Ave Ste 250Houston, TX 77056-6718 · (713) 665-0472 · Fax (888) 240-1649
Phone(713) 665-0472
Fax(888) 240-1649
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1497723142 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Behavioral Neurology & NeuropsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084B0040X
License✔ Licensed in TX · H6431
Definition
Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.
5177 RICHMOND AVE STE 250, Houston, TX 77056
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid123357903TX

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)

Christopher Merkl M.d. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
390 services181 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
195 services194 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
140 services103 patients
Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 99347
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
126 services73 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
80 services53 patients
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99344
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.
55 services55 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77056 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MARK S SANDERS MD PA
Orthopaedic Surgery
5177 RICHMOND AVE STE 250
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Harris County (713) 622-3576

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 Christopher Merkl's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Merkl is 1497723142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2006.

Where is Christopher Merkl located?

Christopher Merkl practices at 5177 Richmond Ave Ste 250, Houston, TX 77056. The listed phone number is (713) 665-0472.

What is Christopher Merkl's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084B0040X.

Is Christopher Merkl enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Merkl is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Merkl was last updated on November 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.