Deactivated NPI 1679501795 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Merle P Stringer , MD

Neurological Surgery • Panama City, FL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Merle Stringer has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 29, 2006

NPI Deactivation Date December 16, 2019

Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2006 – 2019)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Merle Stringer, MD was a registered Neurological Surgery practicing in Panama City, FL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, Dr. Stringer provided care at the practice location at 2011 HARRISON AVE until profile deactivation on 2019-12-16.

Historical Medicare Part B clinical services included established patient outpatient office visit, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level, injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level. Public procedure reimbursement records and service volume details are provided below for historical transparency.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2011 Harrison Ave

Panama City, FL 324054545

Telephone 8507693261

Fax 8507856388

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic Iii Pl Facility NPI 1902034317

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Neurological Surgery in Panama City, FL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

City Avg: 20.3 Yrs

State Avg: 24.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Panama City, FL (675 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

16.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	223	128	$210.00	$105.83
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	129	86	$155.00	$71.55
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	14	12	$475.00	$162.98
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	14	12	$350.00	$85.62
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	13	11	$350.00	$85.62
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	12	12	$1800.00	$143.66
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast	11	11	$1800.00	$149.76
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	11	11	$1920.00	$143.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	547	190	$210.13	$105.68
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	123	44	$35.00	$6.79
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	111	41	$35.00	$0.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	74	33	$150.00	$72.25
64636 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves with imaging guidance	65	36	$334.00	$57.78
64494 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	62	41	$350.00	$82.14
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	62	41	$475.00	$161.88
64495 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, third and any additional level	62	41	$350.00	$82.46
20553 Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles	47	38	$120.00	$61.15
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	43	36	$400.00	$153.40
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	40	34	$280.00	$129.10
64635 Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, single facet joint	39	36	$812.00	$216.20
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level	28	20	$320.00	$92.61
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	26	$155.00	$70.37
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level	28	20	$500.00	$185.60
64492 Injections of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance	27	20	$320.00	$92.95
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	27	12	$200.00	$104.59
77002 Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement	25	21	$200.00	$90.30
A9585 Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml	23	20	$150.00	$0.37
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	22	18	$145.00	$60.91
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	21	21	$400.00	$205.94
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	19	19	$1920.00	$141.59
72158 Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast	19	17	$2820.00	$250.60
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes	18	13	$540.00	$225.61
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine	18	13	$398.75	$166.45
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	18	18	$1800.00	$142.60
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$275.00	$137.53
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	16	15	$1695.31	$644.64
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$400.00	$203.34
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	13	12	$1153.85	$244.74
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	13	13	$1073.08	$451.29
64405 Injection of anesthetic agent, greater occipital nerve	12	11	$265.00	$100.57

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Neurological Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207T00000X

State License FL ME0015511

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Gwen Kady , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1255349742

Physical Therapist

Dr. Douglas Stringer , MD

Specialist

NPI 1659309870

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Karin Maddox , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1780644997

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Deactivated December 16, 2019

Record deactivated on December 16, 2019

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2011 HARRISON AVE, PANAMA CITY, FL 324054545 (Tel: 8507693261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2011 HARRISON AVE, PANAMA CITY, FL 324054545 (Tel: 8507693261)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MERLE STRINGER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Neurological Surgery (License #ME0015511 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679501795

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 29, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Deactivation Date: December 16, 2019

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2011 Harrison Ave

Panama City, FL 324054545

Phone: 8507693261

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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