Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Merlin Wehling, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Kearney, NE

  • NPI 1023122272
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
804 22Nd Ave
Kearney, NE 688452234
(308) 455-3600
Mailing address
6420 56Th Ave
Kearney, NE 688450380

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 12, 2014
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Nebraska #23180
Medicaid
NE #47068834613

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023122272. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
164
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$23,102
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 55 24 $200
99292 Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 26 14 $100
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 23 23 $178
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 22 22 $41
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 13 13 $77
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 13 13 $13
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 12 12 $277

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 5.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$68
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABIOMED 1 $68.40

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$68

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Merlin Wehling's medical specialty?
Dr. Merlin Wehling practices Anesthesiology Physician in Kearney, NE.
Where does Dr. Merlin Wehling practice?
Dr. Merlin Wehling practices at 804 22Nd Ave, Kearney, NE 688452234. Office phone: 3084553600.
What is Dr. Merlin Wehling's NPI?
Dr. Merlin Wehling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023122272, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Merlin Wehling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Merlin Wehling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Merlin Wehling commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Critical care (HCPCS 99292); Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.