DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) – Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, NPI 1730187469

DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) is a healthcare provider. based in Kettering, Ohio. specializing in THORACIC SURGERY. They hold the professional credentials MD. They hold a License No. 35055260 (OH). The NPI Number for DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) is 1730187469

Main info

Male
Sole Proprietor
44 Years Of Experience
Accepts Medicare Assignment
Name
DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD)
NPI
1730187469
Phone
(937) 294-3611
Address
3533 SOUTHERN BLVD
Enumeration Date
7 July 2005
Last Update Date
1 April 2025

Doctor Profile

Medical School Name
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Secondary Phone
9372987751
Graduation Year
1982 (44 years ago)
PAC ID
3072418615
Group Practice PAC ID
3173710936
Professional Enrollment ID
I20040811001446
Address ID
OH454292405KE4441XAVEX400

Contacts

FHIR Endpoint
https://khnarr.ketthealth.com/FHIR-PROD/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Secure Messaging
tmerle183389@direct.ketteringhealth.org
FHIR Endpoint
https:/khnarr.ketthealth.com/FHIR-PROD/api/FHIR/R4/
Data current as of
19 May 2026

Profile Insights

NPPES metrics only — not quality of care.

Methodology
Experience64
Completeness85
Years active:20State licenses:1Other namesUpdated within 12 months

241 THORACIC SURGERY in OH

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Provider Addresses for DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD)

  • 3533, Southern Boulevard, South Dale, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45429, United States

    SUITE 5650

    KETTERING, OH 454291264

    Phone: (937) 294-3611

    Fax: (937) 294-9010

    Mailing address matches the actual address.

NPPES updates history

No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.

Prescription Activity

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Open Payments (CMS)

CMS reports 15 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $1,842.

Total Amount is formed as General ($1,842) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $1,842.

Last reported payment date: 2024-09-20 • Largest payer in this snapshot: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. ($1,618).

Total Amount

$1,842

General + Research + Ownership

Payments

15

Total payment records

General Amount

$1,842

General payments

Research Amount

$0

Research funding

Ownership Amount

$0

Ownership interests

Ownership Count

0

Ownership records

Last Payment Date

2024-09-20

Latest reported date

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Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation

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PECOS enrollment status

Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)

Enrollment effective: 2004-08-11

PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27

Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)

Due date not assigned yet

CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.

Enrollment records

1

Earliest due date

Not assigned (TBD)

CMS data updated

2026-06-01

Revalidation progress

  1. Medicare enrolled
  2. On CMS revalidation list
  3. Due date assigned
  4. Revalidate in PECOS

CMS enrollment records

Enrollment IDTypeSpecialtyStateDue date
I20040811001446IThoracic SurgeryOHTBD

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Medicare Utilization (FFS)

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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27

HCPCSDescriptionServicesBeneficiariesMedicare allowed
99203New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes2929$0
99204New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes2525$0
33361Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery2323$0
76998Ultrasonic guidance during surgery2222$0
33533Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft1818$0
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Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 45429)

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Group practice members

Group practice members are other physicians who share the same Group Practice PAC ID with this doctor. When doctors form a group practice and register in PECOS as a single entity, they receive a shared identification number. This table lists all providers in the same group practice.
PAC ID: 3173710936View full group profile
NameSpecialtyState
Geriatric Medicine, Hematology/OncologyIL
Nurse PractitionerOH
Hematology/Oncology, Internal MedicineOH
Radiation OncologyOH
Nurse PractitionerOH
O B S T E T R I C S/ G Y N E C O L O G YOH
Orthopedic SurgeryOH
Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care (Intensivists), Sleep MedicineOH
Physician AssistantOH
Hospitalist, Emergency MedicineOH

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Frequently asked questions

Is DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) listed with a National Provider Identifier?
Yes — DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) has NPI 1730187469 on file in the registry.
Is there an active status for DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD)?
For scheduling context, DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) is shown as active in the registry.
What kind of doctor is DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD)?
DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) is associated with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in the directory — Clinical services aligned with this taxonomy classification.
What locale is associated with DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD)?
Directory geography for DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) centers on Kettering, Ohio.
When was this NPI issued?
Enumeration for DR. THOMAS J MERLE (MD) is noted as July 7, 2005 where the registry provides it.

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