CLIFFORD D. MERKEL MD – NPI #1184710642
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, foot and ankle surgeons deal with adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine foot and ankle, and children's foot and ankle reconstructive surgery.

CLIFFORD MERKEL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in REDLANDS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1184710642 to CLIFFORD MERKEL on October 04, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0004X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Foot and Ankle Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 13, 2007. 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 CLIFFORD MERKEL below.

NPI Profile for
CLIFFORD D. MERKEL

NPI Number
1184710642
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CLIFFORD D. MERKEL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1901 WEST LUGONIA AVENUE
SUITE 120
REDLANDS, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 557-1600 Fax: (909) 557-1740
Mailing address
PO BOX 8520
REDLANDS, CA 92375
Phone: (909) 557-1600 Fax: (909) 557-1740
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207XX0004X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Foot and Ankle Surgery (Primary)
CA G46740

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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