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Richard Lorin Merkley, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Mesa, AZ · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1326041096

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Richard Lorin Merkley
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 2530 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85204
Phone (480) 892-2323
Fax (480) 892-3339
Enumeration date May 24, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Aug 16, 2011

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 14862 (AZ) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
641546 Other - FIRST HEALTHPLAN
AZ0426790 Other AZ BCBS
3340561 Other AZ CIGNA

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Richard Merkley?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Merkley is 1326041096, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Merkley practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Mesa, AZ. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2011-08-16.