KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) – Ophthalmology Physician, NPI 1043256811

KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) is a healthcare provider. based in Galveston, Texas. specializing in OPHTHALMOLOGY. They hold the professional credentials M.D.. They hold a License No. N8222 (TX). The NPI Number for KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) is 1043256811

Main info

Male
39 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.)
NPI
1043256811
Phone
(409) 747-5400
Address
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Enumeration Date
21 June 2006
Last Update Date
7 October 2025

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
4097475800
Graduation Year
1987 (39 years ago)
PAC ID
2961430897
Group Practice PAC ID
3375456734
Professional Enrollment ID
I20120413000501
Address ID
TX775505552GA700XXBLVD300
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience72
Completeness85
Years active:19State licenses:1Digital endpointsOther names

1,544 OPHTHALMOLOGY in TX

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Provider Addresses for KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.)

  • 301, University Boulevard - 6th Street, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, 77550, United States

    GALVESTON, TX 775551106

    Phone: (409) 747-5400

    Fax: (409) 747-5402

    Type: Mailing

  • 700, University Boulevard - 6th Street, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, 77550, United States

    GALVESTON, TX 775551106

    Phone: (409) 747-5400

    Fax: (409) 747-5402

    Type: Location

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 2 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $145.

Total Amount is formed as General ($145) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $145.

Last reported payment date: 2024-10-18 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Alcon Vision LLC ($145).

Total Amount

$145

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

2

Total payment records

General Amount

$145

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-10-18

Latest reported date

Top Companies

Largest payers in this snapshot

CompanyAmount
Alcon Vision LLC$145
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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2012-04-13

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20120413000501IOphthalmologyTXTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
99214Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes8580$0
99213Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes5635$0
66984Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens1312$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 77555)

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Provider's Procedures

KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) performs procedures in OPHTHALMOLOGY. See the list of HCPCS codes below.
SpecialtyPractice State
HCPCS Code
Description
Service Count
Beneficiary Count
OPHTHALMOLOGYTX92012Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient6745

Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 3375456734View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
-TX
-TX
-NY
Sleep Medicine, Critical Care (Intensivists)TX
Surgical OncologyNY
General SurgeryTN
General SurgeryGA
U R O L O G YNY
Nurse PractitionerTX
O B S T E T R I C S/ G Y N E C O L O G YTX

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Frequently asked questions

What unique ID ties claims to KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.)?
NPI 1043256811 is assigned to KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) under the national enumeration system.
Does this profile mean KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) is currently active?
Yes — KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) appears active in the national provider directory.
What does KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) treat or focus on?
Patients typically see KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) under the specialty Ophthalmology Physician. Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
Does KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) practice in Texas?
You will see Galveston, Texas on file for KEVIN H MERKLEY (M.D.) alongside any extra practice locations.
Is this NPI for an individual or an organization?
This listing corresponds to an Individual Provider.

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