Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Merle, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Kettering, OH

  • NPI 1730187469
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650
Kettering, OH 454291264
(937) 294-3611
fax (937) 294-9010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 1, 2025
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Ohio #35055260
Medicaid
OH #0680213

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730187469. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
155
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$58,702
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 23 23 $736
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 22 22 $60
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 18 18 $1,676
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 15 15 $81
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 15 15 $127
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 14 14 $102
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $161
33508 Harvest of vein using an endoscope 12 12 $16
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 11 11 $130
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 11 11 $169

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Kettering Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$153
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CVRx, INC. 1 $124.30
Baxter Healthcare 1 $15.92
Atricure, INC. 1 $13.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$153

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Thomas Merle's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Merle practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Kettering, OH.
Where does Dr. Thomas Merle practice?
Dr. Thomas Merle practices at 3533 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH 454291264. Office phone: 9372943611.
What is Dr. Thomas Merle's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Merle's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730187469, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Merle accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Merle accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Merle commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361); Ultrasonic guidance during surgery (HCPCS 76998); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.