2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1740691062 MD
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NICOLE MERLI, MD

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in FUQUAY VARINA, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NICOLE MERLI, MD filed 1,597 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in FUQUAY VARINA, North Carolina, prescribing 88% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
88%
generic prescribing

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NICOLE MERLI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,597 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

NICOLE MERLI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about NICOLE MERLI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/09/2014

NPI 1740691062

Primary specialty

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,597 29% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,239

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

NICOLE MERLI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2742 GREENBANK MILL DR, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 27526, with a listed phone of (919) 299-1825. NPI 1740691062 was issued on 05/09/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERLI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,597 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 180 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $163K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,239 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

2742 GREENBANK MILL DR
FUQUAY VARINA, NC 27526

Provider Details

NPI 1740691062
Specialty Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/09/2014

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NICOLE MERLI, MD — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,597 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,597
Total Claims
$163K
Total Drug Cost
180
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,641
Total Day Supply
105,385
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$132K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Opioid Claims
47 (2.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
73% female / 27% male
Age Distribution
<65: 22, 65-74: 85, 75-84: 55, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What NICOLE MERLI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
91
Losartan Potassium
58
Amlodipine Besylate
56
Levothyroxine Sodium
51
Gabapentin
40
Alendronate Sodium
38
Metoprolol Succinate
33
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
29
Omeprazole
28

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Overview

How NICOLE MERLI, MD fits within the Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
1,239
Avg Claims per Provider

NICOLE MERLI, MD's 1,597 claims are above the specialty average of 1,239.

Nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERLI.

Compare Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NICOLE MERLI, MD's specialty?
NICOLE MERLI, MD specializes in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician and practices in FUQUAY VARINA, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does NICOLE MERLI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NICOLE MERLI, MD wrote 1,597 Medicare Part D claims totaling $163K in drug costs for 180 beneficiaries.
Where is NICOLE MERLI, MD located?
NICOLE MERLI, MD is located at 2742 GREENBANK MILL DR, FUQUAY VARINA, NC, 27526. Phone: (919) 299-1825.
What is NICOLE MERLI, MD's NPI number?
NICOLE MERLI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740691062, issued on 05/09/2014.
Does NICOLE MERLI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NICOLE MERLI, MD's prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
Does NICOLE MERLI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, NICOLE MERLI, MD had 47 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
How many Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider writes 1,239 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NICOLE MERLI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NICOLE MERLI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NICOLE MERLI, MD accept Medicare?
NICOLE MERLI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,597 Part D claims and 180 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NICOLE MERLI, MD's credentials?
NICOLE MERLI, MD's NPI is 1740691062 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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