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CARIDAD MERKEL CNM
NPI 1952967952
Advanced Practice Midwife in Albuquerque, NM

Active since May 15, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.96/100
CMS Quality Rating
6100 PAN AMERICAN FWY NE SUITE 450, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87109(505) 823-8787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 24, 2022, May 15, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Caridad Merkel Cnm NPPES

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

CARIDAD MERKEL CNM (NPI 1952967952) is an individual advanced practice midwife in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in Texas (1051288) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952967952
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367A00000X
Provider Legal NameCARIDAD MERKELCredential: CNM
Location Address6100 PAN AMERICAN FWY NE SUITE 450Albuquerque, NM 87109
Mailing Address2809 Delicias Rd SeRio Rancho, NM 87124-2988 · (505) 362-0949
Phone(505) 823-8787
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 29, 2022
✔ NPI 1952967952 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAdvanced Practice MidwifePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367A00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1051288
Definition
Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure.
6100 PAN AMERICAN FWY NE SUITE 450, Albuquerque, NM 87109
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Cari Merkel Cnm

Other Identifiers 1

Other14445695Caqh

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Caridad Merkel Cnm 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 ID6204169089
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230217000680
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 87109 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.00 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $17.00 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

91.96/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.78
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.81

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 Caridad Merkel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caridad Merkel is 1952967952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2019. The provider is also known as Cari Merkel Cnm.

Where is Caridad Merkel located?

Caridad Merkel practices at 6100 Pan American Fwy NE Suite 450, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The listed phone number is (505) 823-8787.

What is Caridad Merkel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Advanced Practice Midwife with taxonomy code 367A00000X.

Is Caridad Merkel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caridad 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.

What insurance does Caridad Merkel accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Caridad Merkel 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 Caridad Merkel was last updated on March 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.