Quick answers
- Does Melissa A. Merhege accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa A. Merhege accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Melissa A. Merhege see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 300 Original Medicare patients and 3,607 services for Melissa A. Merhege. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melissa A. Merhege's NPI number?
- 1003111873. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Melissa A. Merhege, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,607 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,200 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)307 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 200-299 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9966)268 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)151 services
- Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level (64493)93 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- High blood pressure62%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes27%
- Depression27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melissa A. Merhege is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1540 Juan Tabo Blvd NE, Suite AAlbuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 800‑7246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melissa A. Merhege as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Modern Pain and Spine PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
Other pain management doctors in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Modern Pain and Spine PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003111873 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians