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JOSEPH ANTHONY MERKEL MD
NPI 1548722267
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Pasadena, CA

Active since April 02, 2019PECOS Enrolled
595 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91101(626) 765-4045 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 17, 2026, Jul 8, 2026, Mar 6, 2024 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Joseph Anthony Merkel Md NPPES

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

JOSEPH ANTHONY MERKEL MD (NPI 1548722267) is an individual psychiatry provider in Pasadena, California, licensed in California (20835) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Pasadena, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548722267
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameJOSEPH ANTHONY MERKELCredential: MD
Location Address595 E COLORADO BLVDPasadena, CA 91101-2039
Mailing Address595 E Colorado BlvdPasadena, CA 91101-2039 · (626) 765-4045
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 2, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 17, 2026
NPI 1548722267 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses Licensed in CA · 20835 Licensed in NY · 320636
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
595 E COLORADO BLVD, Pasadena, CA 91101

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12500 E Foothill Blvd Ste 300Pasadena, CA 91107-7102 · Phone (626) 993-3000

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph Anthony Merkel Md 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 ID2961739008
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240405002274
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 91101 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
$187.60 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $46.90 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
595 E COLORADO BLVD, 406
PASADENA, CA 91101
Marriage & Family Therapist
595 E COLORADO BLVD, STE.#310
PASADENA, CA 91101
Social Worker (Clinical)
595 E COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 533
PASADENA, CA 91101
Marriage & Family Therapist
595 E COLORADO BLVD, SUITE #607
PASADENA, CA 91101
Psychologist
595 E COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 409
PASADENA, CA 91101
Counselor (Mental Health)
595 E COLORADO BLVD
PASADENA, CA 91101
Marriage & Family Therapist
595 E COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 620
PASADENA, CA 91101
Psychologist (Clinical)
595 E COLORADO BLVD, SUITE 530
PASADENA, CA 91101

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 Joseph Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Merkel is 1548722267. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2019.

Where is Joseph Merkel located?

Joseph Merkel practices at 595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101. The listed phone number is (626) 765-4045.

What is Joseph Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Joseph Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joseph 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.

What insurance does Joseph Merkel accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Joseph 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 Joseph Merkel was last updated on July 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 25 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.