Steven Merta
NPI 1982690186 · Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician · Hickory, NC
Steven Merta is a Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1982690186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982690186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics & Gynecology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 9700669 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,057 across 15 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
- 2005-09-22
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Merta's NPI number?
- Steven Merta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982690186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Merta's specialty?
- Steven Merta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics & Gynecology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Merta located?
- Steven Merta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1205 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601-3759.
- What is Steven Merta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Merta is (828) 328-2901.
- Is Steven Merta's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Merta's NPI (1982690186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.