Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michael Merz, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Durham, NC
- NPI 1285876219
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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120 William Penn Plz
Durham, NC 277042150
(919) 220-5255
fax (919) 313-1276
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 25, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #2016-00303 · Massachusetts #257661
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285876219. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,977
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$184,234
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 810 | 99 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 297 | 250 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 204 | 161 | $87 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 163 | 117 | $69 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 108 | 101 | $42 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 85 | 62 | $44 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 66 | 50 | $39 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 39 | 38 | $1,231 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 39 | 39 | $157 | |
0054T |
Computer-assisted, fluoroscopic image-guided musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation | 35 | 33 | $132 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 21 peers in this city , average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$31
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $31.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
660
Patients
363
Total drug cost
$7,053
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 168 | 92 | $1,086 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 124 | 74 | $252 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 112 | 47 | $3,718 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 79 | 39 | $598 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 40 | 24 | $130 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 32 | 31 | $273 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 31 | 16 | $289 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 25 | 15 | $454 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 18 | 14 | $130 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 16 | 0 | $88 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michael Merz's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Merz practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Durham, NC.
Where does Dr. Michael Merz practice?
Dr. Michael Merz practices at 120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 277042150. Office phone: 9192205255.
What is Dr. Michael Merz's NPI?
Dr. Michael Merz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285876219, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Merz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Merz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Merz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.