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DR. LAURA ANN MERKEL M.D.
NPI 1588988018
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Annapolis, MD

Active since March 26, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 304, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401(410) 573-9530(410) 573-9568 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 26, 2024, Oct 31, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Laura Ann Merkel M.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA ANN MERKEL M.D. (NPI 1588988018) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Annapolis, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D77683) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1588988018
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA ANN MERKELCredential: M.D.
Location Address2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 304Annapolis, MD 21401-3742
Mailing Address2000 Medical Pkwy Ste 409Annapolis, MD 21401-3746 · (667) 204-7212 · Fax (443) 481-4151
Phone(410) 573-9530
Fax(410) 573-9568
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2024
✔ NPI 1588988018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D77683
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, Annapolis, MD 21401
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 12401 Brandermill Blvd Ste 350Gambrills, MD 21054-1617 · Phone (410) 573-9530 · Fax (667) 204-7229
Location 218 Magothy Beach Rd Ste APasadena, MD 21122-4477 · Phone (410) 573-9530 · Fax (667) 204-7229
Location 31630 Main St Ste 211Chester, MD 21619-2793 · Phone (410) 573-9530 · Fax (667) 204-7229
Location 42000 Medical Pkwy Ste 309Annapolis, MD 21401-3745 · Phone (410) 224-1133 · Fax (410) 266-1639

Other Identifiers 3

OtherCY310008MD · Bcbs
Other427901Y5ZMD · Medicare
Other427901ZDWSMD · Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Laura Ann Merkel M.d. 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 ID3173838513
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150814012993
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Laura Merkel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC
Same address
Clinic/Center
2000 MEDICAL PKWY STE 101
Annapolis, MD 21401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 794 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1053944728 (443) 481-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Cervical or vaginal cancer screening; pelvic and clinical breast examination G0101
This procedure involves checking for health issues in the lower abdomen and chest area. It helps identify early signs of certain conditions, increasing the chance for successful treatment. It's a routine check-up that's important for maintaining good health.
45 services45 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Annapolis, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210023
Location2001 Medical ParkwayAnnapolis, MD 21401 · Anne Arundel County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21401 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

ANNAPOLIS OB/GYN ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 304
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 573-9530
DR. IRA M WEINSTEIN MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 607
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 266-1644
DR. PETER NORMAN OVE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 101
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 268-8862
STEPHANIE BLADEN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2000 MEDICAL PKWY
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 571-9700
RICHARD G. WELCH M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, STE 304
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 573-9530
LUMINIS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Dietitian, Registered
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 605
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 266-5667
MRS. JULIE A VIERA PAC
Physician Assistant
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 304
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 573-9530
LUMINIS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, LLC
Dietitian, Registered
2000 MEDICAL PKWY, SUITE 605
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County (410) 266-5667

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 Laura Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Merkel is 1588988018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2010.

Where is Laura Merkel located?

Laura Merkel practices at 2000 Medical Pkwy Suite 304, Annapolis, MD 21401. The listed phone number is (410) 573-9530.

What is Laura Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Laura Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Laura Merkel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Laura Merkel reassigns Medicare benefits to Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC (Annapolis, MD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Laura Merkel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Laura Merkel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Laura Merkel is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Merkel was last updated on December 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.