KEVIN H. MERKLEY M.D. – NPI #1043256811
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

KEVIN MERKLEY is an ophthalmologist located in GALVESTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1043256811 to KEVIN MERKLEY on June 21, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0120X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

The NPI profile was last updated on Oct 07, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KEVIN MERKLEY below.

NPI Profile for
KEVIN H. MERKLEY

NPI Number
1043256811
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KEVIN H. MERKLEY
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
700 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555-1106
Phone: (409) 747-5400 Fax: (409) 747-5402
Mailing address
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555-1106
Phone: (409) 747-5400 Fax: (409) 747-5402
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 07, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Primary)		 TX N8222
207WX0108X
- Ophthalmology / Uveitis and Ocular Inflammatory Disease		 TX N8222

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1987
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KEVIN MERKLEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GALVESTON
      301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
      GALVESTON, TX 77555

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