# David R Merkle, PA

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/david-merkle-pa-1144704800
NPI: 1144704800
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

David R Merkle, PA is a physician assistant based in Fort Myers, FL practicing at Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a. with NPI 1144704800.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Physician Assistant
- Credential: PA
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2015
- NPI: 1144704800 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1144704800))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a.
- Address: 14601 Hope Ctr Loop, Fort Myers, FL, 339124707
- Phone: (239) 334-7000
- Group practice size: 46 members

## Insurance accepted (4 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers David R Merkle, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1144704800).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 12 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $818.

Largest disclosed payer: Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated ($254 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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