CHRISTOPHER LEE MERTZ PA-C
NPI 1073062808
Physician Assistant in Tacoma, WA

Q: What is Christopher Mertz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Mertz is 1073062808. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2016.

Q: What is Christopher Mertz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Mertz was last updated on May 25, 2024. 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.

Active since September 21, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 596-3300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2022, Apr 27, 2021, Sep 21, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Christopher Lee Mertz Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER LEE MERTZ PA-C (NPI 1073062808) is an individual physician assistant in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in North Carolina (0010-12016) and active in the NPI registry since September 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073062808

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER LEE MERTZCredential: PA-C

Location Address209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAYTacoma, WA 98405-4265

Mailing Address209 Martin Luther King Jr WayTacoma, WA 98405-4265 · (253) 596-3300

Phone(253) 596-3300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 25, 2024

✔ NPI 1073062808 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 0010-12016✔ Licensed in WA · 60678965

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

209 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, Tacoma, WA 98405

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Lee Mertz Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850673534

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170113001160

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

25 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Seattle, WA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number500052

Location201 - 16th Avenue EastSeattle, WA 98112 · King County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$88.29 typical visit price

range $57.27 – $172.80

Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$71.29 typical visit price

range $18.56 – $141.11

Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

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