Melita Mertz, DPM
NPI 1144230020 · Podiatrist · Dryden, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melita Mertz, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Dryden, NY (NPI 1144230020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144230020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N004652 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
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
775 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 1-5 Nails11720 | 395 | $31 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 193 | $42 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 88 | $107 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 58 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 23 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2008-07-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melita Mertz's NPI number?
- Melita Mertz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144230020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melita Mertz's specialty?
- Melita Mertz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Melita Mertz located?
- Melita Mertz's practice location on file with NPPES is 52 1/2 North St, Dryden, NY 13053.
- What is Melita Mertz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melita Mertz is (604) 844-9699.
- Does Melita Mertz accept Medicare?
- Melita Mertz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melita Mertz's NPI active?
- Yes — Melita Mertz's NPI (1144230020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.