Dr Matthew Owen Mertz, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Lehighton, PA

Dr Matthew Owen Mertz, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot Surgery" provider in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Carbon Foot And Ankle Centers Pc and his current practice location is 215 S 1st St, Lehighton, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (610) 377-2490.

Dr Matthew Owen Mertz is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number SC004246L) 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 1780786277.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew Owen Mertz, DPM
215 S 1st St,
Lehighton, PA 18235-2163
(610) 377-2490
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew Owen Mertz
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience28 Years
Location215 S 1st St, Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Dr Matthew Owen Mertz graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780786277
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/18/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173562857
  • Enrollment ID: I20050502001144

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew Owen Mertz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780786277NPI-NPPES
50804OtherPAGEISINGER
1020161740001MedicaidPA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0131XPodiatrist - Foot Surgery SC004246L (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PAHospital
Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Carbon Foot And Ankle Centers Pc40827772713

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. Dr Matthew Owen Mertz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCarbon Foot And Ankle Centers Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316194632
PECOS PAC ID: 4082777271
Enrollment ID: O20090114000544

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. Dr Matthew Owen Mertz 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
Dr Matthew Owen Mertz, DPM
215 S 1st St,
Lehighton, PA 18235-2163

Ph: (610) 377-2490
Dr Matthew Owen Mertz, DPM
215 S 1st St,
Lehighton, PA 18235-2163

Ph: (610) 377-2490

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