DR. MERLE RAY HOLSOPPLE MD
NPI 1538137294
Family Medicine in Montgomery, IN

NPI Status: Active since March 09, 2006

Contact Information

542 N 3RD STREET
MONTGOMERY, IN
ZIP 47558
Phone: (812) 486-2842
Fax: (812) 486-2784

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 25
  • Family Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About MERLE HOLSOPPLE

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Merle Holsopple, a primary care provider established in Montgomery, Indiana with a medical specialization in Family Medicine and more than 25 years of experience. He graduated from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2001. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1538137294 assigned on March 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 01057351A (IN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 5 years ago.

NPI
1538137294
Provider Name
DR. MERLE RAY HOLSOPPLE MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
542 N 3RD STREET MONTGOMERY, IN 47558
Location Phone
(812) 486-2842
Location Fax
(812) 486-2784
Mailing Address
PO BOX 102 MONTGOMERY, IN 47558
Mailing Phone
(812) 486-2842
Mailing Fax
(812) 486-2784
Medical School Name
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year
2001
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-09-2006
Last Update Date
05-06-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Merle Holsopple sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Family Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207Q00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
01057351A
License State
IN
Taxonomy Description
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Choice Bronze HSA - HMO
  • Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Gold - HMO
  • Clear Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Silver - HMO
  • Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze - HMO
  • Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Clear Silver - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Everyday Gold - HMO
  • Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Complete Gold - HMO
  • Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Elite Gold - HMO
  • Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Focused Silver - HMO
  • Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Gold - HMO
  • Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Standard Silver - HMO
  • Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 10150 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 6500 HSA (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Bronze Essential POS 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Bronze Essential POS 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - POS
  • Anthem Catastrophic Essential (+ Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Essential 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Gold Essential 2200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Essential 4500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
200432660MEDICAID (05)IN 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Merle Holsopple is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Merle Holsopple is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 8921069055

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20041025001129

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Provider Referred Orders for Durable Medical Equipment, Devices & Supplies

The following list reflects the services, supplies or durable medical equipment ordered by this provider to a DME supplier on behalf of patients. The information below is derived from Medicare claims data and reflects the BETOS category, HCPCS code information and the number times each service was submitted under the Medicare fee-for-service program.

Durable Medical Equipment

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips (HCPCS:A4253)

    7 DME suppliers used 39 Medicare Claims 114 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each (HCPCS:A7030)

    3 DME suppliers used 23 Medicare Claims 23 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each (HCPCS:A7031)

    3 DME suppliers used 24 Medicare Claims 51 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap (HCPCS:A7034)

    2 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Headgear used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7035)

    3 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Tubing used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7037)

    3 DME suppliers used 33 Medicare Claims 33 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7038)

    3 DME suppliers used 38 Medicare Claims 203 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:A7039)

    1 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each (HCPCS:A7046)

    2 DME suppliers used 13 Medicare Claims 13 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC000N)

    Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing (HCPCS:E0431)

    1 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device (HCPCS:E0562)

    1 DME suppliers used 22 Medicare Claims 22 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE001N)

    Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device (HCPCS:E0601)

    1 DME suppliers used 25 Medicare Claims 25 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Iv pole (HCPCS:E0776)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 11 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate (HCPCS:E1390)

    3 DME suppliers used 61 Medicare Claims 61 Services Paid

  • DME-Oxygen and Supplies (DC002N)

    Portable oxygen concentrator, rental (HCPCS:E1392)

    2 DME suppliers used 15 Medicare Claims 15 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE017N)

    Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service (HCPCS:K0553)

    5 DME suppliers used 53 Medicare Claims 53 Services Paid

  • DME-Other DME (DE000N)

    Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days (HCPCS:Q0513)

    3 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 18 Services Paid

Orthotic Devices

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Urinary catheter anchoring device, adhesive skin attachment, each (HCPCS:A4333)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 144 Services Paid

  • DME-Orthotic Devices (DF000N)

    Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each (HCPCS:A4357)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 12 Services Paid

Unknown

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape (HCPCS:B4034)

    1 DME suppliers used 11 Medicare Claims 288 Services Paid

  • Other-Enteral and Parenteral (OB006N)

    Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit (HCPCS:B4152)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 7999 Services Paid

Drugs Administered Through DME

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Formoterol fumarate, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 20 micrograms (HCPCS:J7606)

    1 DME suppliers used 12 Medicare Claims 720 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG006N)

    Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg (HCPCS:J7613)

    3 DME suppliers used 18 Medicare Claims 2549 Services Paid

  • DME-Drugs Administered Through DME (DG000N)

    Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg (HCPCS:J7626)

    2 DME suppliers used 17 Medicare Claims 1092 Services Paid

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Melanoma (skin cancer) excision

Melanoma excision is a procedure where a surgeon removes melanoma, a type of skin cancer, and some surrounding healthy tissue. Local anesthesia is applied to numb the area. The goal is to completely remove the cancer and prevent its spread. Healing time varies.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Urinalysis, manual test

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

This service was performed 19 times for 16 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $20.51 for a new patient copayment and $23.55 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 47558 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $82.04
  • Minimum New Patient Price $53.07
  • Maximum New Patient Price $161.76
  • Average New Patient Copayment $20.51
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.26
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $40.44

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $94.22
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $16.93
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $132.22
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $23.55
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.23
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.05

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

MIPS Quality Measures

The following performance measures were reported under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR) quality measures program.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Breast Cancer Screening 38% 162
Colorectal Cancer Screening 37% 426
Diabetes: Eye Exam 2% 138
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%) 16% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
138
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 99% 2603
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented 44% 820
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 85% 699
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 33% 155
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention 100% 699

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Merle Holsopple is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL520 S 7TH ST
VINCENNES, IN 47591
(812) 882-5220Acute Care Hospitals
DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL1314 E WALNUT ST
WASHINGTON, IN 47501
(812) 254-2760Acute Care Hospitals
DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC600 MARY ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47710
(812) 450-5000Acute Care Hospitals
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE CENTER800 W 9TH ST
JASPER, IN 47546
(812) 996-2345Acute Care Hospitals

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1538137294, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
2
Unchanged
Pos 9
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 3 → 6 1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 9 → 18 → 9

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 24 = 66

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 66 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1538137294.

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1538137294, enumerated as an "individual" on March 09, 2006.

The provider is located at 542 N 3RD STREET MONTGOMERY, IN 47558 and the phone number is (812) 486-2842.

Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.

Merle Holsopple is affiliated with: GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, DAVIESS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DEACONESS HOSPITAL INC and MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE CENTER.