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NICOLE MERLI MD
NPI 1740691062
Family Medicine in Apex, NC

Active since May 09, 2014PECOS Enrolled
130 SALEM TOWNE CT, APEX, NC 27502(919) 299-1825(949) 864-3117 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2026, Jan 28, 2026, May 12, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nicole Merli Md NPPES

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

NICOLE MERLI MD (NPI 1740691062) is an individual family medicine provider in Apex, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (202103251) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740691062
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameNICOLE MERLICredential: MD
Location Address130 SALEM TOWNE CTApex, NC 27502-2311
Mailing Address130 Salem Towne CtApex, NC 27502-2311 · (919) 299-1825 · Fax (949) 864-3117
Phone(919) 299-1825
Fax(949) 864-3117
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 9, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1740691062 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 202103251
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedFamily Medicine · Obesity MedicineTaxonomy 207QB0002X · License 202103251 (NC)
130 SALEM TOWNE CT, Apex, NC 27502
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nicole Merli Md 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicole Merli reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Unc Physicians Network, LLC
0.9 mi
Family Medicine
800 W WILLIAMS ST, SUITE #200
Apex, NC 27502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,337 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1790064830 (919) 363-9363
Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC
1,045 mi
General Practice
4055 VALLEY VIEW LN STE 700
Dallas, TX 75244
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 728 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750845863 (972) 715-3800

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 3

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
87 services65 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
20 services20 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27502 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

MRS. ALICIA SUSAN HARPER SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (877) 390-1887
MRS. THERESA HOPKINS-ROSSABI PHD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 342-5778
TABITHA CRYSTAL VARGO MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 930-9900
NATALIE LAUREN VINSON M.ED. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 749-7767
CALI FAIN HANCOCK
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 342-5778
CATHERINE FRANKS MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 342-9778
OLIVE TREE WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS, PLLC
Family Medicine
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (919) 299-1825
RACHEL KING MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
130 SALEM TOWNE CT
APEX, NC 27502
Wake County (877) 390-1887

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 Nicole Merli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicole Merli is 1740691062. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 9, 2014.

Where is Nicole Merli located?

Nicole Merli practices at 130 Salem Towne Ct, Apex, NC 27502. The listed phone number is (919) 299-1825.

What is Nicole Merli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Nicole Merli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicole Merli is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicole Merli's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicole Merli reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Unc Physicians Network, LLC (Apex, NC) and Signify Health Medical Associates, PLLC (Dallas, TX). Each 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 Nicole Merli's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicole Merli was last updated on May 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.