JEFFERY T. MERZ MD – NPI #1750465548
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

JEFFERY MERZ is a surgeon located in KEARNEY, NE. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1750465548 to JEFFERY MERZ on October 25, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JEFFERY MERZ below.

NPI Profile for
JEFFERY T. MERZ

NPI Number
1750465548
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JEFFERY T. MERZ
Credentials
MD
Primary location
211 WEST 33RD STREET
KEARNEY, NE 68845
Phone: (308) 865-2141 Fax: (308) 234-7582
Mailing address
PO BOX 670
KEARNEY, NE 68848
Phone: (308) 865-2141 Fax: (308) 234-7582
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JEFFERY MERZ

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS03097
MEDICAIDNE47064194502
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
NE 21430

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Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1995
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JEFFERY MERZ is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN
      P O BOX 1990, 10 EAST 31ST ST
      KEARNEY, NE 68847
    • COZAD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      P O BOX 108, 300 EAST 12TH ST
      COZAD, NE 69130

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