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MERK, INC
NPI 1720271174
Internal Medicine in Lake City, FL

Active since August 20, 2007
404 NW HALL OF FAME DR, LAKE CITY, FL 32055(386) 754-3627(386) 754-3657 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Merk, Inc NPPES

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

MERK, INC (NPI 1720271174) is a healthcare organization registered as an internal medicine in Lake City, Florida and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Minesh A Patel, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720271174
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Legal Business NameMERK, INC
Location Address404 NW HALL OF FAME DRLake City, FL 32055-4833
Mailing Address404 Nw Hall Of Fame DrLake City, FL 32055-4833 · (386) 754-3627 · Fax (386) 754-3657
Phone(386) 754-3627
Fax(386) 754-3657
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMinesh A PatelPresident · (386) 754-3627
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 31, 2009
✔ NPI 1720271174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME90170
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.
404 NW HALL OF FAME DR, Lake City, FL 32055
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN01044AFL
Medicaid272529100FL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Merk, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

5

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Merk, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Minesh Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
NPI 1912972589
404 NW HALL OF FAME DR
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 754-3627
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Danny Thornton
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1831774504
340 NW COMMERCE DR
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 719-9000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.4 mi
Shelley Perry, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1982830618
4241 NW AMERICAN LN
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 752-2246
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare0.7 mi
Mary Kladde, ARNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1407838873
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 265-0535
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare43 mi
Stephanie Johns, MSN, APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1760693022
URGENT CARE CURE 10870 US-1 STE 4
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32081
(904) 438-2720
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare78 mi

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

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 Merk, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merk, Inc is 1720271174. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2007.

Where is Merk, Inc located?

Merk, Inc is located at 404 NW Hall Of Fame Dr, Lake City, FL 32055. The listed phone number is (386) 754-3627.

What is Merk, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Merk, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merk, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Merk, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Merk, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Nurse Practitioner (4) and Internal Medicine (1). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Merk, Inc accept?

Health plans from AvMed list Merk, Inc 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 Merk, Inc was last updated on December 31, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years 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.