Merrill Gladden, M.D.
NPI 1275528275 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bowling Green, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merrill Gladden, M.D. is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Bowling Green, OH (NPI 1275528275).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275528275
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35085092 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
908 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 204 | $57 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 196 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Hand, Minimum of 3 Views73130 | 96 | $41 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Small Joint20600 | 90 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 75 | $30 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 126 | 44 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 75 | 41 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 55 |
| Gabapentin | 58 | 14 |
| Meloxicam | 52 | 15 |
| Nabumetone | 52 | 14 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$162 across 8 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2019-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merrill Gladden's NPI number?
- Merrill Gladden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275528275, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merrill Gladden's specialty?
- Merrill Gladden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merrill Gladden located?
- Merrill Gladden's practice location on file with NPPES is 1215 Ridgewood Dr Ste a, Bowling Green, OH 43402-2694.
- What is Merrill Gladden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merrill Gladden is (419) 352-1519.
- Does Merrill Gladden accept Medicare?
- Merrill Gladden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merrill Gladden's NPI active?
- Yes — Merrill Gladden's NPI (1275528275) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.