Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Matthew Mertz, DPM

Foot Surgery Podiatrist (CMS: Podiatry) · Lehighton, PA

  • NPI 1780786277
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
215 S 1St St
Lehighton, PA 182352163
(610) 377-2490

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 18, 2011
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
213ES0131X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #SC004246L
Medicaid
PA #1020161740001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780786277. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
66,150
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$561,516
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7336 Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter 57,120 23 $3
11720 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 2,157 755 $31
11055 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 1,248 533 $68
11721 Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 1,179 435 $42
G0127 Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number 1,165 455 $19
11719 Trimming of fingernails or toenails 1,001 390 $9
11056 Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths 736 306 $78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 247 147 $86
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 217 155 $54
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 166 26 $0

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 2,133. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$75
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Averitas Pharma Inc. 2 $45.59
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $29.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$75

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
93
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$1,802
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 41 19 $1,146
Cephalexin Generic 36 30 $491
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 12 $165

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Matthew Mertz's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Mertz practices Foot Surgery Podiatrist in Lehighton, PA.
Where does Dr. Matthew Mertz practice?
Dr. Matthew Mertz practices at 215 S 1St St, Lehighton, PA 182352163. Office phone: 6103772490.
What is Dr. Matthew Mertz's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Mertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780786277, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Mertz accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Mertz accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Mertz commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter (HCPCS J7336); Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (HCPCS 11720); Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 11055). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.