Dr Katherine Merkle, DO - Medicare Undefined Physician Type (specify) in Albany, OR

Dr Katherine Merkle, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Albany, Oregon. She graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Undefined Physician Type (specify). She is a member of the group practice Albany General Hospital and her current practice location is 534 Pleasant View Way Nw Ste 100, Albany, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 812-5656.

Dr Katherine Merkle is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number DO176533) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1134415292.

Contact Information

Dr Katherine Merkle, DO
534 Pleasant View Way Nw Ste 100,
Albany, OR 97321-1789
(541) 812-5656
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Katherine Merkle
GenderFemale
SpecialityUndefined Physician Type (specify)
Experience13 Years
Location534 Pleasant View Way Nw Ste 100, Albany, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Katherine Merkle graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134415292
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2011
  • Last Update Date: 01/11/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951624469
  • Enrollment ID: I20160606002548

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Katherine Merkle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134415292NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine DO176533 (Oregon)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Samaritan Albany General HospitalAlbany, ORHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany General Hospital9931097987162

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Entity NameAlbany General Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1154372340
PECOS PAC ID: 9931097987
Enrollment ID: O20040310000310

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Katherine Merkle, DO
Po Box 1188,
Corvallis, OR 97339-1188

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Dr Katherine Merkle, DO
534 Pleasant View Way Nw Ste 100,
Albany, OR 97321-1789

Ph: (541) 812-5656

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Dr. Stephen Joel Hallas, DO
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