2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1750465548 MD
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JEFFERY MERZ, MD

Surgery Physician in KEARNEY, Nebraska. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
126
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$51.78
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JEFFERY MERZ, MD is a Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KEARNEY, Nebraska with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 126 claims across 112 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $51.78 across 2 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JEFFERY MERZ, MD filed 126 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across KEARNEY, Nebraska. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JEFFERY MERZ, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JEFFERY MERZ, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2006

NPI 1750465548

Primary specialty

Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

36,191 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

126 25% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 169

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Surgery Physician share within Nebraska

1. Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Surgery Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JEFFERY MERZ, MD is a Surgery Physician provider practicing in KEARNEY, Nebraska, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1750465548. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JEFFERY MERZ, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 211 WEST 33RD STREET, KEARNEY, NE, 68845, with a listed phone of (308) 865-2141. NPI 1750465548 was issued on 10/25/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERZ most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 126 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,191 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

211 WEST 33RD STREET
KEARNEY, NE 68845

Provider Details

NPI 1750465548
Specialty Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JEFFERY MERZ, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC
KEARNEY, NE

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JEFFERY MERZ, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$52

Largest payer

Ethicon US, LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

JEFFERY MERZ, MD — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 126 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

126
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
128
Total Day Supply
435
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Opioid Claims
15 (11.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.89
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf
"Sodium
N/A
Suprep
"Sodium
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Surgery Physician Overview

How JEFFERY MERZ, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

36,191
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider

JEFFERY MERZ, MD's 126 claims are below the specialty average of 169.

Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in Nebraska

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Nebraska, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERZ.

Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEFFERY MERZ, MD's specialty?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in KEARNEY, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does JEFFERY MERZ, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JEFFERY MERZ, MD wrote 126 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is JEFFERY MERZ, MD located?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD is located at 211 WEST 33RD STREET, KEARNEY, NE, 68845. Phone: (308) 865-2141.
What is JEFFERY MERZ, MD's NPI number?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750465548, issued on 10/25/2006.
Does JEFFERY MERZ, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD's prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does JEFFERY MERZ, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JEFFERY MERZ, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.9%.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 36,191 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JEFFERY MERZ, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JEFFERY MERZ, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf, Suprep. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JEFFERY MERZ, MD accept Medicare?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 126 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JEFFERY MERZ, MD's credentials?
JEFFERY MERZ, MD's NPI is 1750465548 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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