EDWARD MERKLE
NPI 1871059030
Counselor - Mental Health in Port Orange, FL
About Edward Merkle NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
EDWARD MERKLE (NPI 1871059030), doing business as Counseling-therapy Of New Smyrna Port Orange Daytona, is a healthcare organization registered as a mental health in Port Orange, Florida and active in the NPI registry since February 2019. The organization lists Edward Merkle, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Names 2
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted 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)
Edward Merkle is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
2Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Edward Merkle, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians, nearest first (2)
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 Edward Merkle's NPI number?
The NPI number for Edward Merkle is 1871059030. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 13, 2019. The provider is doing business as Counseling-Therapy of New Smyrna Port Orange Daytona.
Where is Edward Merkle located?
Edward Merkle is located at 4770 S Ridgewood Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127. The listed phone number is (386) 416-9767.
What is Edward Merkle's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Counselor, specializing in Mental Health, with taxonomy code 101YM0800X.
Is Edward Merkle enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Edward Merkle is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Edward Merkle?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Mental Health Counselor, reassign their Medicare billing to Edward Merkle. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Edward Merkle accept?
Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Edward Merkle 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 Edward Merkle was last updated on January 22, 2025. 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.
# Edward Merkle · NPI 1871059030
Mental Health organization in Port Orange, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since February 13, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1871059030 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** February 13, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Counselor - Mental Health · taxonomy 101YM0800X
- **Also known as:** Counseling-Therapy of New Smyrna Port Orange Daytona (Doing Business As); edward merkle (Doing Business As)
- **Organization subpart:** Yes (part of Edward Merkle)
- **Authorized official:** Edward Merkle, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4770 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, Port Orange, FL 32127-4544
- **Phone:** (386) 416-9767
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 2 clinicians (Mental Health Counselor) reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); 2 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** January 22, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1295077212 (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1871059030) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.