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DR. BRUCE J. MERKIN M.D.
NPI 1780667907
Internal Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Center City, MN

Active since November 22, 2005
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, CENTER CITY, MN 55012(800) 257-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 9, 2025, Oct 23, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Bruce J. Merkin M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BRUCE J. MERKIN M.D. (NPI 1780667907) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Center City, Minnesota, licensed in Ohio (35-086596) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780667907
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0401X
Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE J. MERKINCredential: M.D.
Location Address15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RDCenter City, MN 55012-9640
Mailing Address15251 Pleasant Valley RdCenter City, MN 55012-9640 · (800) 257-7800
Phone(800) 257-7800
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateNovember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 9, 2025
✔ NPI 1780667907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0401X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-086596
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Sanford Health Plan.Insurance ›

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.

HOLLY LEIGH PEDERSON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (800) 257-7800
MS. TARIRO LYNETTE CHIINZE PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4779
DANIEL SPAULDING
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (800) 257-7800
ANNALYSE HAAGENSON
Counselor (Mental Health)
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4747
LORI L MACK RD
Dietitian, Registered
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4407
THAD MICHAEL JENSEN LADC, LPCC, LMHC
Counselor (Mental Health)
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4779
KATHRYN M MANNING MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4525
KABITA ROY PSYD RN
Psychologist (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
15251 PLEASANT VALLEY RD
CENTER CITY, MN 55012
Chisago County (651) 213-4184

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 Bruce Merkin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Merkin is 1780667907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 22, 2005.

Where is Bruce Merkin located?

Bruce Merkin practices at 15251 Pleasant Valley Rd, Center City, MN 55012. The listed phone number is (800) 257-7800.

What is Bruce Merkin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RA0401X.

What insurance does Bruce Merkin accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Bruce Merkin 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 Bruce Merkin was last updated on September 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.