SARAH KATHERINE MERKEL MD
NPI 1982164950
Surgery in Tampa, FL

Active since March 25, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, TAMPA, FL 33606(813) 844-7585 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2025, Jul 10, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Sarah Katherine Merkel Md NPPES

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

SARAH KATHERINE MERKEL MD (NPI 1982164950) is an individual surgery provider in Tampa, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME175635) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982164950
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameSARAH KATHERINE MERKELCredential: MD
Location Address2 TAMPA GENERAL CIRTampa, FL 33606-3571
Mailing Address2 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606-3571 · (813) 821-8034
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 25, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2025
NPI 1982164950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in FL · ME175635
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, Tampa, FL 33606

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

Sarah Katherine Merkel Md 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 ID8820520232
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251003002589
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Tampa General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100128
Location1 Tampa General CirTampa, FL 33606 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33606 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Hematology-Oncology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 2ND FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Reproductive Endocrinology)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 6TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Advanced Practice Midwife
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, MDC 15
TAMPA, FL 33606
Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Neurological Surgery
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, 7TH FLOOR
TAMPA, FL 33606
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR, STC 5075
TAMPA, FL 33606

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982164950, enumerated as an "individual" on March 25, 2019.

The provider is located at 2 TAMPA GENERAL CIR TAMPA, FL 33606 and the phone number is (813) 844-7585.

Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Sarah Merkel is affiliated with: TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.