Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Michele Marano Merkel, LAC
Acupuncturist in Rockville, MD · enumerated 2026.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1053250878
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Michele Marano Merkel
Credential LAC
Sex Female
Practice address 1010 Rockville Pike Ste 500, Rockville, MD, 20852
Phone (571) 435-3545
Enumeration date Mar 26, 2026
Last updated in NPPES Mar 26, 2026
Taxonomy & licenses
LAC · Licensed Acupuncturist: A practitioner licensed to perform acupuncture.
About the LAC credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What specialty is Michele Merkel?
Michele Merkel is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Acupuncturist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Is this the official NPI registry?
No. NPI Portal is a private site built on public CMS NPPES data. The official registry is npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov, operated by CMS.
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