Melissa Merhege
NPI 1003111873 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Merhege is a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1003111873).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003111873
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2013-0183 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,306 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 307 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 151 | $118 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 93 | $225 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Second Level64494 | 84 | $115 |
| Chronic Pain Management and Treatment, Monthly Bundle Including, Diagnosis; Assessment and Monitoring; Administration of a Validated Pain Rating Scale Or Tool; the Development, Implementation, Revision, And/Or Maintenance of a Person-Centered Care Plan ThaG3002 | 78 | $77 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 46 | 16 |
| Methylprednisolone | 35 | 32 |
| Diazepam | 33 | 23 |
| Pregabalin | 21 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | — |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 18 | — |
| Prednisone | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,282 across 47 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2901 Transport St. NeAlbuquerque, NM 87106Phone: (505) 262-7724
- 2901 Transport St. NeAlbuquerque, NM 87106Phone: (505) 262-7724
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-01-25
- Last updated
- 2019-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Merhege's NPI number?
- Melissa Merhege's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003111873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Merhege's specialty?
- Melissa Merhege is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Merhege located?
- Melissa Merhege's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 Walter St Ne Ste 213, Albuquerque, NM 87102.
- What is Melissa Merhege's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Merhege is (505) 727-7177.
- Does Melissa Merhege accept Medicare?
- Melissa Merhege is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Merhege's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Merhege's NPI (1003111873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.