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2026 NPPES data Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician NPI 1740691062 MD
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Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 149 in Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 180 beneficiaries · Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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 87% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 87%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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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 reportedPrimary specialty
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,597 29% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 an 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.
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 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.9%.
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
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%
Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician average
12% brand-name claims vs 87% 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 / 87% 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
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
91 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
58 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
56 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
51 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
40 claims
- Alendronate Sodium
Alendronate Sodium
38 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate 33
Metoprolol Succinate
33 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 33
Rosuvastatin Calcium
33 claims
| 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.
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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 →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Obesity Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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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 87% 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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