Kurt Merkelz, M.D.
NPI 1932118767 · Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospice/Palliative Care · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kurt Merkelz, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1932118767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932118767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K8341 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
80 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 36 | $82 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 18 | $126 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 14 | $199 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 12 | $141 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $82–$199 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 30 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 16 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-08
- Last updated
- 2017-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kurt Merkelz's NPI number?
- Kurt Merkelz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932118767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kurt Merkelz's specialty?
- Kurt Merkelz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kurt Merkelz located?
- Kurt Merkelz's practice location on file with NPPES is 8511 S Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77075-4857.
- What is Kurt Merkelz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kurt Merkelz is (713) 343-2301.
- Does Kurt Merkelz accept Medicare?
- Kurt Merkelz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kurt Merkelz's NPI active?
- Yes — Kurt Merkelz's NPI (1932118767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.