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Dr. Christopher B Mertz , PsyD

Psychologist • Saint Paul, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Mertz, PsyD is a certified Psychologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2004, Dr. Mertz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 295 PHALEN BLVD.

Dr. Mertz is affiliated with Group Health Plan Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, evaluation of neuropsychological test, exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

295 Phalen Blvd

Saint Paul, MN 551302400

Telephone 6514956200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Regions Rehab Facility NPI 1831443514

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Psychologist in Saint Paul, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
22 Yrs +0.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
194 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Paul, MN (1833 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
16.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mertz (22 Years) 22 Yrs
Saint Paul Specialty Average (21.3 Years) 21.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
96137 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes
106 23 $155.00 $36.45
96133 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, each additional hour
68 31 $412.68 $93.55
96116 Exam of neurobehavioral status, first hour
31 31 $382.29 $87.06
96132 Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour
31 31 $529.55 $122.52
96136 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes
22 22 $172.00 $40.98
96121 Neurobehavioral status examination by qualified health care professional with interpretation and report, additional 60 minutes
22 22 $304.00 $73.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-16
Psychologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103T00000X

State License MN LP4899

A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Clinical Neuropsychologist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 103G00000X

State License MN LP4899

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
39153400 (WI)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Group Health Plan Inc

8600 Nicollet Ave, Bloomington, MN 554202824

Phone: 9528841148

Group Health Plan Inc

295 Phalen Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 551302400

Phone: 6514956200

Secondary Practice Locations

3366 Oakdale Ave N

Robbinsdale, MN 554222948

Phone: 7635816400

640 Jackson St

Saint Paul, MN 551012502

Phone: 6512544786

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 16, 2024

Registered at 295 PHALEN BLVD, SAINT PAUL, MN 551302400 (Tel: 6514956200)

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2021

Registered at 3366 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN 554222948 (Tel: 7635816400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2021

Registered at 3366 OAKDALE AVE N, ROBBINSDALE, MN 554222948 (Tel: 7635816400)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 23, 2021

Clinical Neuropsychologist (License #LP4899 in MN)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 203 UNITED WAY, FREDERIC, WI 548378938 (Tel: 7153274402)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 203 UNITED WAY, FREDERIC, WI 548378938 (Tel: 7153274402)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER MERTZ, PSYD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Clinical Neuropsychologist (License #2640-057 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1760556245
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 17, 2006
Last Update: August 16, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3366 Oakdale Ave N

Robbinsdale, MN 554222948

Phone: 7635816400

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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