Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Merhege
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Psychiatry Physician · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1003111873
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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500 Walter St Ne Ste 213
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 727-7177
fax (505) 727-3778 - Additional location
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2901 Transport St. Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 262-7724
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 12, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P2900X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #MD2013-0183
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1003111873. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,286
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$110,772
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 432 | 53 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 191 | 113 | $85 | |
Q9966 |
Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml | 87 | 68 | $0 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 78 | 62 | $120 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 55 | 47 | $93 | |
64493 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level | 39 | 28 | $245 | |
64494 |
Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level | 39 | 28 | $127 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 31 | 26 | $270 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $159 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 30 | 24 | $55 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 53. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,282
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 25 | $745.13 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 9 | $283.91 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 4 | $89.72 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 2 | $41.75 | |
| Nalu Medical, Inc. | 2 | $33.81 | |
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | 2 | $30.28 | |
| SPR Therapeutics, Inc | 1 | $26.78 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $16.05 | |
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | 1 | $14.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
432
Patients
222
Total drug cost
$4,765
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 114 | 43 | $1,521 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 36 | 17 | $443 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 35 | 12 | $574 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 33 | 30 | $34 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 33 | 17 | $602 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 33 | 18 | $175 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 29 | 23 | $265 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 29 | 21 | $90 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 25 | 14 | $509 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 23 | 16 | $159 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Merhege's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Merhege practices Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Melissa Merhege practice?
Dr. Melissa Merhege practices at 500 Walter St Ne Ste 213, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Office phone: 5057277177.
What is Dr. Melissa Merhege's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Merhege's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003111873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Merhege accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Merhege accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Merhege 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 99213); Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9966). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.