Merlin Wehling, M.D.
NPI 1023122272 · Anesthesiology Physician · Kearney, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merlin Wehling, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Kearney, NE (NPI 1023122272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023122272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23180 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
174 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 61 | $193 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 29 | $40 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 27 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 15 | $169 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 15 | $13 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Anus and Rectum00902 | 14 | $148 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Heart and Large Blood Vessels |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 across 1 record (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-17
- Last updated
- 2014-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merlin Wehling's NPI number?
- Merlin Wehling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023122272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merlin Wehling's specialty?
- Merlin Wehling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merlin Wehling located?
- Merlin Wehling's practice location on file with NPPES is 804 22nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845-2234.
- What is Merlin Wehling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merlin Wehling is (308) 455-3600.
- Does Merlin Wehling accept Medicare?
- Merlin Wehling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merlin Wehling's NPI active?
- Yes — Merlin Wehling's NPI (1023122272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.