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CHARLES LAWRENCE METZGER M.D.
NPI 1003819335
Orthopaedic Surgery - Hand Surgery in Las Cruces, NM

Active since May 31, 2005
89.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE301, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011(575) 532-9755(575) 532-8881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 31, 2023, Nov 24, 2022, Sep 9, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Charles Lawrence Metzger M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

CHARLES LAWRENCE METZGER M.D. (NPI 1003819335) is an individual hand surgery provider in Las Cruces, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2016-0750) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003819335
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XS0106X
Provider Legal NameCHARLES LAWRENCE METZGERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE301Las Cruces, NM 88011-8259
Mailing Address4351 E Lohman Ave, Suite301Las Cruces, NM 88011-8259 · (575) 532-9755 · Fax (575) 532-8881
Phone(575) 532-9755
Fax(575) 532-8881
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 31, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1003819335 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Hand SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XS0106X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2016-0750✔ Licensed in TX · K4152
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the upper extremity directly affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist.
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Other Identifiers 1

Other87921STX · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

89.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.56
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
31%465 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
22%814 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
77%97 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,066 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%1,689 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 96% · 858 patients
Patients tobacco: 2% · 91 patients
81%858 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RIO GRANDE MEDICAL GROUP
Clinical Medical Laboratory
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 301
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (505) 532-8900
BETHANY ANNE PHILLIPS-SMITH DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4351 E LOHMAN AVE
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 556-7600
NEW MEXICO CARDIOLOGY & ARRYTHMIA CONSULTANTS, PC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, #408
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (505) 532-5838
MRS. GUADALUPE R. TELFORD CNS
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Adult Health)
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 408
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 532-7161
ELIZABETH E BIDWELL CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 301
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 832-8900
LAS CRUCES PHYSICIAN PRACTICES, LLC
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 403
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 521-5277
ZIA FAMILY MEDICINE PC
Family Medicine
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, STE 208
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (505) 532-1456
STEPHEN PRANGE STRIEGEL M.D.
Surgery
4351 E LOHMAN AVE, SUITE 200
LAS CRUCES, NM 88011
Doña Ana County (575) 522-4940

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Charles Metzger's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Metzger is 1003819335. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Charles Metzger located?

Charles Metzger practices at 4351 E Lohman Ave Suite301, Las Cruces, NM 88011. The listed phone number is (575) 532-9755.

What is Charles Metzger's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Hand Surgery, with taxonomy code 207XS0106X.

What insurance does Charles Metzger accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Charles Metzger as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Metzger was last updated on August 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.