MERLE J HODGES MD
NPI 1164407094
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Salina, KS

Q: What is Merle Hodges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Hodges is 1164407094. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.

Q: What is Merle Hodges's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Hodges was last updated on May 25, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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 December 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.53/100

CMS Quality Rating

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 140, SALINA, KS 67401(785) 827-7996(785) 825-4490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 25, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

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About Merle J Hodges Md NPPES

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

MERLE J HODGES MD (NPI 1164407094) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Salina, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (0420717) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Western Missouri Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164407094

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207V00000X

Provider Legal NameMERLE J HODGESCredential: MD

Location Address501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 140Salina, KS 67401-4189

Mailing Address501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140Salina, KS 67401-4189 · (785) 452-7269 · Fax (785) 452-6008

Phone(785) 827-7996

Fax(785) 825-4490

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 1983

Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMay 25, 2015

✔ NPI 1164407094 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207V00000X

License✔ Licensed in KS · 0420717

Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

501 S SANTA FE AVE, Salina, KS 67401

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100184180CKS

Medicare PIN110116038KS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc..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

Merle J Hodges Md 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 ID2365356037

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250718003948

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 2

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 straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.

19 services15 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Western Missouri Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Warrensburg, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number260097

Location403 Burkarth RoadWarrensburg, MO 64093 · Johnson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67401 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

$122.41 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.40 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

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.

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.

77.53/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

72.73

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

52.39

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.

MS. STEPHANIE A SUTTON LPC

Counselor (Professional)

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 300
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 452-4930

LANCE KRUEGER PA-C

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 200
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 452-7562

SALINA CLINIC L.L.C.

Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 100
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 827-9631

MS. KYRIE GIANNE RITZDORF PA-C

Physician Assistant

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 200
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 452-7245

SALINA CLINIC L.L.C RURAL HEALTH CLINIC

Clinic/Center (Rural Health)

501 S SANTA FE AVE, 100
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 827-9631

MIKAELA ANN ANDERES APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

501 S SANTA FE AVE
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 452-7000

DR. MICHAEL K. LAWRENCE M.D.

Hospitalist

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 200
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 452-7269

LESLY TATIANA ORTIZ PA-C

Physician Assistant

501 S SANTA FE AVE, SUITE 300
SALINA, KS 67401

Saline County (785) 823-1032

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 Merle Hodges's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merle Hodges is 1164407094. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.

Where is Merle Hodges located?

Merle Hodges practices at 501 S Santa Fe Ave Suite 140, Salina, KS 67401. The listed phone number is (785) 827-7996.

What is Merle Hodges's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Merle Hodges enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merle Hodges is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Merle Hodges accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Merle Hodges 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.

Is Merle Hodges affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Merle Hodges is affiliated with Western Missouri Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Merle Hodges was last updated on May 25, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.