Merle J Hodges, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Salina, KS

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Merle J Hodges, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Salina, Kansas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Salina Regional Health Center Inc and his current practice location is 501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140, Salina, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (785) 827-7996.

Merle J Hodges is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 0420717) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1164407094.

Contact Information

Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189
(785) 827-7996
(785) 825-4490

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerle J Hodges
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience41 Years
Location501 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, Kansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Merle J Hodges attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164407094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365356037
  • Enrollment ID: I20120308000232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merle J Hodges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164407094NPI-NPPES
100184180CMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 0420717 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Salina Regional Health CenterSalina, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Salina Regional Health Center Inc0446168215138

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Merle J Hodges allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSalina Regional Health Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619952785
PECOS PAC ID: 0446168215
Enrollment ID: O20040130000800

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Merle J Hodges is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189

Ph: (785) 452-7269		Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189

Ph: (785) 827-7996

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