# Lauren Merkle, PA

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/lauren-merkle-pa-1437870011
NPI: 1437870011
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Lauren Merkle, PA is a physician assistant based in Buffalo, NY practicing at Ub Family Medicine Inc with NPI 1437870011.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Physician Assistant
- Credential: PA
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2022
- NPI: 1437870011 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1437870011))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Ub Family Medicine Inc
- Address: 1001 Main St, Fl 4, Buffalo, NY, 142031009
- Phone: (716) 323-0569
- Group practice size: 37 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

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

- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BS Northeastern NY](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bs-northeastern-ny) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Lauren Merkle, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1437870011).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $27.

Largest disclosed payer: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC ($27 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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