David Robert Merkle
David R. Merkle
Last updated: Aug 27, 2025

David R. Merkle

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 6 years
  • Graduation year: 2015
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1144704800

David R. Merkle P.A.

Vascular Surgeon

He is located at 14601 Hope Center Loop in Fort Myers, FL 33912. Can help patients with the following: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Bleeding Varices, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, May-Thurner Syndrome, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144704800. Appointment can be made via the phone number (239) 334-7000. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

David Robert Merkle, being an vascular surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with David R. Merkle.

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood Clots
  • Chronic Venous Insufficiency
  • Claudication
  • Embolism
  • Ischemia
  • May-Thurner Syndrome
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
  • Renal Vascular Disease
  • Stroke
  • Venous Ulcer

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list David R. Merkle as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential- ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) HMO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $1 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard HMO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard- HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision) HMO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean David R. Merkle is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

David R. Merkle is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physician Assistant .

Bills through: Orthopedic Specialists Of Sw Florida, P.a.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Studies

Graduated in 2015

Additional Specialities

  • Physician Assistant

Affiliated practices

Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida
6821 Palisades Park Court
Fort Myers, 33912 FL
(239) 936-8555

Affiliated hospitals

GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE MEM HEALTH SYSTEM
13681 DOCTORS WAY
FORT MYERS, 33912 FL
(239) 768-5000

Looking for more Vascular Surgeons?

There are 7 other vascular surgeons in this region.

Dr. Gordon D. Burtch
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. Thad Kammerlocher
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. Brian Daniel Kurland
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 103 13782 Plantation Road Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. Biju Koshy Thomas
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. John Anthony Moss
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. Anthony J. Dangelo
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL
Dr. Ajay Kalra
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 6821 Palisades Park Court Fort Myers, 33912, FL

Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with David Robert Merkle?

David Robert Merkle's office is located at 14601 Hope Center Loop in Fort Myers, FL 33912.

Does David Robert Merkle have affiliation with practices?

David Robert Merkle is affiliated with Surgical Specialists of Southwest Florida.

Does David Robert Merkle accept insurance?

David Robert Merkle is listed in-network for 17 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from UnitedHealthcare. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has David Robert Merkle affiliation with hospitals?

David Robert Merkle is affiliated with GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER LEE MEM HEALTH SYSTEM.

What conditions does David Robert Merkle treat?

David Robert Merkle provides treatment for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aneurysm, Bleeding Varices, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, May-Thurner Syndrome, Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). For the full list see this list.