CARIDAD MERKEL CNM
NPI 1952967952
Advanced Practice Midwife in Ferris, TX
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 Ferris, Texas, 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
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75125 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
FERRIS, TX 75125
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 201 W 5th St, Ferris, TX 75125. The listed phone number is (972) 842-3553.
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 August 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.
# Caridad Merkel, CNM · NPI 1952967952
Advanced Practice Midwife physician in Ferris, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 15, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1952967952 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 15, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Advanced Practice Midwife · taxonomy 367A00000X
- **State license:** 1051288 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 201 W 5TH ST, Ferris, TX 75125-2021
- **Phone:** (972) 842-3553
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 26, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Other 14445695
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1952967952) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.