2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1902816895 M.D.
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Max Mertz, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician in Goshen, Indiana. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 99 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Max Mertz, M.D. filed 2,151 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in Goshen, Indiana.

2K
Part D claims, 2023

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

Max Mertz, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,151 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Max Mertz, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Max Mertz, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1902816895

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,151 37% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 13.6%Behavior Technician13.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.7%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.7%Pharmacist - 4.3%Pharmacist4.3%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.2%Family Nurse Practitioner4.2%Clinical Social Worker - 4.2%Clinical Social Worker4.2%Mental Health Counselor - 4.1%Mental Health Counselor4.1%Family Medicine Physician - 2.8%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in Indiana (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Family Medicine Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Max Mertz, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1814 CHARLTON CT STE A, Goshen, IN, 46526, with a listed phone of (574) 533-4169. NPI 1902816895 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Mertz 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 2,151 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 99 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $67K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

1814 CHARLTON CT STE A
Goshen, IN 46526

Provider Details

NPI 1902816895
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

2,151
Total Claims
$67K
Total Drug Cost
99
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,249
Total Day Supply
26,694
Generic Drug Cost
$16K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
81.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Max Mertz, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
147
Levothyroxine Sodium
135
Amlodipine Besylate
113
Furosemide
112
Sertraline Hcl
104
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
83
Escitalopram Oxalate
83
Famotidine
81
Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd)
Diltiazem Hcl
74
Metformin Hcl
63

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How Max Mertz, M.D. fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

Max Mertz, M.D.'s 2,151 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Max Mertz, M.D.'s specialty?
Max Mertz, M.D. specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Goshen, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Max Mertz, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Max Mertz, M.D. wrote 2,151 Medicare Part D claims totaling $67K in drug costs for 99 beneficiaries.
Where is Max Mertz, M.D. located?
Max Mertz, M.D. is located at 1814 CHARLTON CT STE A, Goshen, IN, 46526. Phone: (574) 533-4169.
What is Max Mertz, M.D.'s NPI number?
Max Mertz, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902816895, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does Max Mertz, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Max Mertz, M.D. had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.6%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Max Mertz, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Max Mertz, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Max Mertz, M.D. accept Medicare?
Max Mertz, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,151 Part D claims and 99 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Max Mertz, M.D.'s credentials?
Max Mertz, M.D.'s NPI is 1902816895 with credentials M.D.. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.