NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1083069082 MD
Verify on CMS → Michael Merz, MD
Family Medicine Physician in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 150,125 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.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 379 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$22.92
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Michael Merz, MD filed 3,111 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Family Medicine Physician in Mount Airy, North Carolina, prescribing 86% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 86%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥89th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Michael Merz, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1083069082), first enumerated 04/27/2016.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,111 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$22.92 in reported industry payments (1 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1083069082 · Family Medicine Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1083069082
- ENUM-MID 2016
- TAX-MEGA 150K Family Medicine
- RX-MID 3,111
- BOOK-LIGHT 4,736 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-ENUM Carrie Binder · 2016
Michael Merz, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,111 ≥ 89th percentile 89% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Michael 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).
What does the federal data show about Michael Merz, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,111 12% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1083069082 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/27/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Michael 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.
Northern Hospital OF Surry County
Mount Airy, NC
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 Michael Merz, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$23
Largest payer
Novo Nordisk 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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Michael Merz, MD - brand share 13.0%
Family Medicine Physician average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,111 2024 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 2024.
3,111
Total Claims
$336K
Total Drug Cost
379
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,072.8
- Total Day Supply
- 137,869
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $300K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $36K
- Opioid Claims
- 70 (2.3% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 249
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.34
- Gender Split
- 52% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 85, 65-74: 161, 75-84: 108, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Michael Merz, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
129 claims
- Furosemide
Furosemide
99 claims
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
95 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
91 claims
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
89 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
77 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
76 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
72 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 129 |
| Furosemide | 99 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 89 |
| Omeprazole | 77 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 76 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 72 |
| Lisinopril | 65 |
| Prednisone | 64 |
* 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 Michael Merz, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
150,125
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,519
Avg Claims per Provider
Michael Merz, MD's 3,111 claims are below the specialty average of 3,519.
Nationwide Family Medicine Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Merz, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2016)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Merz.
One of 4,736 Family Medicine Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Alvin Abaqueta
M.D.
Charlotte, NC
Dr. Atif Abbasi
M.D
Greenville, NC
Dr. Jennifer Abbott
MD
Asheville, NC
Linda Abbott
FNP
Edenton, NC
Dr. Thomas Abbott
MD
Winston-Salem, NC
Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael Merz, MD's specialty? ▼
Michael Merz, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Mount Airy, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Michael Merz, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Michael Merz, MD wrote 3,111 Medicare Part D claims totaling $336K in drug costs for 379 beneficiaries.
Where is Michael Merz, MD located? ▼
Michael Merz, MD is located at 1016 S SOUTH ST, Mount Airy, NC, 27030. Phone: (336) 783-8900.
What is Michael Merz, MD's NPI number? ▼
Michael Merz, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083069082, issued on 04/27/2016.
Does Michael Merz, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Michael Merz, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $300K in brand drug costs.
Does Michael Merz, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Michael Merz, MD had 70 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.3%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 150,125 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,519 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Michael Merz, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Michael Merz, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Furosemide, Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Michael Merz, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Michael Merz, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,111 Part D claims and 379 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Michael Merz, MD's credentials? ▼
Michael Merz, MD's NPI is 1083069082 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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