2026 NPPES data Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician NPI 1396716239 M.D.
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MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician in VOORHEES, New Jersey. 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
255
Medicare Part D claims · 83 beneficiaries · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician avg: 278
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.3K
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VOORHEES, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 255 claims across 83 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.3K across 38 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 255 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2006

NPI 1396716239

Primary specialty

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician

Niche

2,681 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

255 8% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 278

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

1. Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician share within New Jersey

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%75%
MIPS final score (Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider practicing in VOORHEES, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1396716239. 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.

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 502 CENTENNIAL BLVD, VOORHEES, NJ, 08043, with a listed phone of (856) 424-8866. NPI 1396716239 was issued on 01/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WETZLER 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 255 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 83 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 2,681 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 278 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

502 CENTENNIAL BLVD
VOORHEES, NJ 08043

Provider Details

NPI 1396716239
Specialty Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. 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.

ADVOCARE, LLC
VOORHEES, NJ

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 MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.3K

Largest payer

Arthrex, Inc.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

255
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
83
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
276
Total Day Supply
4,661
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
144 (56.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
26

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.94
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
90
Tramadol Hcl
39
Methylprednisolone
20
Oxycodone Hcl
13
Meloxicam
12

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

Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Overview

How MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. fits within the Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.

2,681
Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician
278
Avg Claims per Provider

MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s 255 claims are below the specialty average of 278.

Nearby Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WETZLER.

Compare Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s specialty?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. specializes in Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician and practices in VOORHEES, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. wrote 255 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 83 beneficiaries.
What is MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. located?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. is located at 502 CENTENNIAL BLVD, VOORHEES, NJ, 08043. Phone: (856) 424-8866.
What is MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s NPI number?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396716239, issued on 01/30/2006.
Does MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. had 144 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 56.5%.
How many Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 2,681 Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider writes 278 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl, Methylprednisolone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. accept Medicare?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 255 Part D claims and 83 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s credentials?
MERRICK WETZLER, M.D.'s NPI is 1396716239 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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