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THOMAS MERKEL P.T. NPI 1629077730


NPI Information

NPI: 1629077730
Provider Name: THOMAS MERKEL, P.T.
Classification: Physical Therapist - 225100000X
Entity Type: Individual
Address:
2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA
ZIP 18017
Phone: (610) 861-8080
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Thomas Merkel, P.T. is a physical therapist in Bethlehem, PA. The provider is physical therapists (PTs) are licensed health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles. PTs:

  • Diagnose and manage movement dysfunction and enhance physical and functional abilities.
  • Restore, maintain, and promote not only optimal physical function but optimal wellness and fitness and optimal quality of life as it relates to movement and health.
  • Prevent the onset, symptoms, and progression of impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities that may result from diseases, disorders, conditions, or injuries.
  • Treat conditions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and/or integumentary systems.
  • Address the negative effects attributable to unique personal and environmental factors as they relate to human performance.
PTs provide care for people in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes. State licensure is required in each state in which a PT practices. Thomas Merkel, P.T. NPI is 1629077730. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

2775 SCHOENERSVILLE RD
BETHLEHEM, PA
ZIP 18017-307
Phone: (610) 861-8080
Fax: (610) 807-0366

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/20/2005 and was last updated on 1/30/2008.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1225100000XPhysical TherapistPT000753EPENNSYLVANIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
10090212000OTHERKEYSTONE HEALTH EAST
201344201OTHERKEYSTONE HEALTH CENTRAL
3329121OTHERHEALTHAMERICA/HEALTHASSUR
40090212000OTHERINDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
51808084OTHERCIGNA HEALTHCARE
6180537MEDICARE PINPENNSYLVANIA
72201264OTHERUNITED HEALTHCARE
8821695OTHERFIRST PRIORITY HEALTH
947241OTHERGEISINGER HEALTH PLAN
100122144OTHERAETNA PPO
1101344201OTHERCAPITAL BLUE CROSS
12180537OTHERHIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
130090212000OTHERAMERIHEALTH
14P864427OTHEROXFORD HEALTH PLANS

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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