What is Merle Wade's NPI number?

Merle Wade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033167465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Merle Wade's specialty?

Merle Wade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).

Where is Merle Wade located?

Merle Wade's practice location on file with NPPES is 713 Goodyear Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903-1156.

What is Merle Wade's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merle Wade is (256) 492-4040.

Does Merle Wade accept Medicare?

Merle Wade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Merle Wade's NPI active?

Yes — Merle Wade's NPI (1033167465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-13.

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Merle Wade, MD

NPI 1033167465 · Urology Physician · Gadsden, AL

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Merle Wade, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Gadsden, AL (NPI 1033167465).

Provider details

NPI number: 1033167465
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Credential: MD
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: 26924 (AL)

Specialties & taxonomies

Urology PhysicianPrimary208800000XLicense 26924 (AL)
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Profile Score

Detailed profile(100/100 index)

A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.

Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
10,345 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)
Chemical Analysis Using Spectrophotometry (light)84311	1,192	$8
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	766	$115
Total Protein Level, Urine84156	598	$4
Glucose (sugar) Level on Body Fluid82945	597	$4
Urine Hemoglobin Level83069	597	$4
Ketone Bodies Analysis, Quantitative82010	596	$8
Bilirubin Level, Total

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Tamsulosin Hcl	846	217
Finasteride	429	98
Cephalexin	347	170
Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er	311	73
Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq	241	37
Ciprofloxacin Hcl	203	144
Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa	134	29

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$517 across 26 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

713 Goodyear Ave

Gadsden, AL 35903-1156

Phone: (256) 492-4040

Fax: (256) 492-4017

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