Active NPI 1285876219 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Kurt Merz , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Merz, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 17 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2009, Dr. Merz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ.

Dr. Merz maintains professional affiliations with Carolina Physical Therapy Associates Llc, Emergeortho Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

120 William Penn Plz

Durham, NC 277042150

Telephone 9192205255

Fax 9193131276

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Emergeortho Pa Facility NPI 1376592964

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

2009

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Durham, NC

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

17 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.0 Yrs

State Avg: 25.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

84 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (1019 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

13.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

72.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merz (17 Years) 17 Yrs

Durham Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	632	75	$2.40	$0.98
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	287	217	$311.90	$118.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	143	$220.72	$85.10
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	142	86	$275.61	$67.47
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	93	70	$152.92	$44.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	74	74	$113.58	$44.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	51	51	$407.34	$158.51
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	50	36	$134.48	$38.12
0054T Computer-assisted, fluoroscopic image-guided musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation	41	40	$400.00	$127.50
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	41	40	$4445.02	$1197.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	35	34	$4512.46	$1196.87
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	35	34	$400.00	$127.80
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	25	22	$647.24	$127.78
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	15	15	$241.50	$34.39
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	14	14	$130.08	$50.29
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	12	11	$67.51	$26.02
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$272.51	$105.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	810	99	$2.42	$1.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	297	250	$312.22	$119.93
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	204	161	$220.72	$86.53
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	163	117	$280.80	$68.57
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	108	101	$112.53	$42.32
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	85	62	$142.94	$44.32
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	66	50	$113.46	$38.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	39	39	$407.34	$157.42
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	38	$4555.84	$1231.42
0054T Computer-assisted, fluoroscopic image-guided musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation	35	33	$880.00	$132.22
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	33	$4391.47	$1184.20
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	28	28	$645.98	$137.86
73522 X-ray of both hips, 3-4 views	16	16	$130.08	$51.29
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$67.51	$26.74
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	14	14	$254.05	$36.29
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$136.98	$54.24
0055T Musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic operation using imaging guidance	11	11	$378.07	$140.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,143	143	$2.46	$1.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	378	330	$266.73	$119.85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	343	263	$200.96	$87.72
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	223	157	$213.80	$70.65
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	149	126	$91.47	$42.44
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	141	115	$129.49	$37.25
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	83	67	$180.94	$44.57
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	52	16	$13.61	$6.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	45	39	$104.90	$54.87
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	42	41	$6051.90	$1191.87
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	39	38	$6018.65	$1259.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	36	36	$400.26	$162.00
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	27	27	$98.64	$38.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$260.80	$109.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	20	$141.22	$33.37
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	19	17	$128.29	$33.32
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	17	17	$98.71	$37.47
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	17	17	$905.53	$144.98
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$215.48	$25.68
27486 Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis	11	11	$4855.87	$1294.98
77080 Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine	11	11	$254.05	$35.59

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	6,552	14	$5.44	$2.18
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,309	181	$4.00	$1.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	644	514	$199.14	$87.73
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	270	198	$200.75	$68.37
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	202	158	$127.46	$38.18
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	170	148	$92.69	$44.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	136	129	$259.53	$124.09
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	122	97	$163.44	$43.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	116	116	$260.80	$109.11
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	59	22	$10.73	$6.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	57	51	$104.90	$54.40
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	56	54	$6073.44	$1249.18
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	56	55	$98.88	$38.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	40	38	$137.55	$32.80
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	31	31	$6203.79	$1265.09
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	30	30	$908.50	$153.55
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	27	27	$107.00	$32.77
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	18	18	$98.55	$39.37
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	18	16	$108.44	$38.60
20552 Injections of trigger points in 1 or 2 muscles	18	18	$160.00	$51.38
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	17	17	$194.00	$37.75
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	15	15	$252.00	$26.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J7328 Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg	4,872	11	$5.44	$2.16
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,318	191	$4.00	$1.46
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	570	425	$199.14	$72.61
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	286	218	$205.03	$67.61
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	163	128	$134.19	$36.92
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	112	89	$156.33	$41.54
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	111	109	$259.53	$103.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	106	98	$92.22	$42.40
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$260.80	$103.09
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	67	25	$10.00	$7.07
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	67	62	$67.15	$29.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	66	65	$97.38	$36.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	51	46	$104.90	$44.30
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	35	32	$6138.17	$1336.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	29	27	$128.03	$31.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	28	28	$6041.75	$1276.51
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	24	22	$115.92	$31.50
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	20	18	$940.04	$147.83
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	17	16	$350.08	$143.87
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	16	16	$98.55	$35.83
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	14	13	$107.00	$33.39

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,162	173	$4.00	$1.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	592	422	$199.14	$70.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	278	211	$201.47	$63.53
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	163	118	$141.05	$38.86
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	155	132	$69.63	$28.94
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	146	114	$122.69	$34.55
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	144	$259.53	$102.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	102	$261.16	$103.14
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	47	15	$10.00	$6.73
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	38	38	$5992.83	$1240.16
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	38	38	$98.88	$34.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	38	38	$6086.00	$1292.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	29	$104.90	$43.17
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	25	25	$913.54	$154.50
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	20	13	$97.39	$29.42
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	19	18	$98.55	$36.35
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	19	15	$118.26	$29.55
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	19	18	$252.00	$31.26
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$131.00	$28.58
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	16	16	$89.31	$36.31
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	13	12	$350.08	$140.52
27486 Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis	12	11	$4956.00	$1266.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,245	182	$4.00	$1.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	563	438	$199.14	$69.40
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	236	183	$195.57	$62.25
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	152	125	$67.94	$27.52
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	122	99	$135.00	$37.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	108	108	$260.80	$101.58
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	80	68	$121.50	$32.78
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	57	56	$98.88	$33.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	54	$259.53	$102.13
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	30	28	$104.90	$41.76
J7323 Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose	25	12	$370.00	$126.49
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	25	24	$6232.06	$1308.75
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	22	$131.00	$27.69
73521 X-ray of both hips, 2 views	21	21	$98.55	$33.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	21	12	$85.17	$23.28
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	20	$93.48	$39.01
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	19	$248.34	$29.60
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	16	15	$107.00	$29.76
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	15	15	$6033.30	$1307.54
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$883.26	$152.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	12	12	$398.55	$157.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,834	226	$4.00	$1.77
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg	704	15	$29.48	$12.38
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	556	425	$199.14	$69.01
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	349	235	$200.02	$62.19
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	154	117	$135.26	$36.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	150	150	$260.45	$102.42
73501 X-ray of hip with pelvis, 1 view	126	103	$68.40	$26.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	114	98	$104.90	$41.09
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	107	85	$117.57	$32.34
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	75	75	$98.88	$32.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	73	$259.53	$102.28
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	26	25	$131.00	$27.26
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	20	17	$239.40	$28.37
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	20	19	$6092.45	$1314.11
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	18	14	$98.00	$27.87
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	18	14	$102.60	$27.29
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	16	$107.00	$27.25
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	17	17	$93.48	$38.90
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	15	11	$98.00	$31.68
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis	14	14	$6086.00	$1308.02
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$912.38	$161.15
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	11	11	$194.00	$30.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-04-25

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 2016-00303

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MA 257661

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Emergeortho Pa

100 Perkins Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 275141783

Phone: 9199423171

Emergeortho Pa

799 Doctors Ct, Roxboro, NC 275734571

Phone: 3365994079

Carolina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 275141960

Phone: 9199685959

Emergeortho Pa

7810 Nc Hwy 751, Durham, NC 277136850

Phone: 9195447270

Emergeortho Pa

120 William Penn Plz, Durham, NC 277042150

Phone: 9192205255

Emergeortho Pa

3100 Duraleigh Rd, Raleigh, NC 276128105

Phone: 9197888797

Emergeortho Pa

11550 Common Oaks Dr, Raleigh, NC 276148093

Phone: 9192205255

Carolina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 275141960

Phone: 9199685959

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Andrew Irons , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003067034

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Robin Conradi , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003126202

Physical Therapist

Douglas Holczer , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003892365

Physical Therapist

Kristin Wylie , MSPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1023083003

Master of Science in Physical Therapy

Nancy Belding , LPT

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1023094562

Lindy Kyger , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023564283

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active August 29, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 29, 2016

Registered at 120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ, DURHAM, NC 277042150 (Tel: 9192205255)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 29, 2016

Registered at 120 WILLIAM PENN PLZ, DURHAM, NC 277042150 (Tel: 9192205255)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 29, 2016

Recorded as MICHAEL MERZ, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 29, 2016

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #2016-00303 in NC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1285876219

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: April 06, 2009

Last Update: April 25, 2022

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

120 William Penn Plz

Durham, NC 277042150

Phone: 9192205255

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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