Merle Hodges, MD
NPI 1164407094 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Salina, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merle Hodges, MD is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Salina, KS (NPI 1164407094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164407094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0420717 (KS)
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
20 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
31 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 Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 19 | $33 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 12 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 143 | 34 |
| Tolterodine Tartratebrand: Tolterodine Tartrate Er | 25 | — |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 20 | — |
| Norethindrone-Ethin. Estradiolbrand: Nylia | 18 | — |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 17 | — |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 15 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2015-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merle Hodges's NPI number?
- Merle Hodges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164407094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merle Hodges's specialty?
- Merle Hodges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merle Hodges located?
- Merle Hodges's practice location on file with NPPES is 501 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401-4189.
- What is Merle Hodges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merle Hodges is (785) 827-7996.
- Does Merle Hodges accept Medicare?
- Merle Hodges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merle Hodges's NPI active?
- Yes — Merle Hodges's NPI (1164407094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.