Quick answers
- Where does Merle Rust see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Terre Haute, IN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Merle Rust's specialty?
- Medicare lists Neurosurgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Merle Rust accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merle Rust accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Merle Rust?
- (812) 232-0564, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Merle Rust's NPI number?
- 1033144977. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Merle Rust is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1513 N 6thTerre Haute, IN 47807 (812) 232‑0564
- 1606 No 7th St, Union Hospital IncTerre Haute, IN 47804 (812) 238‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merle Rust as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Union Associated Physicians Clinic, LLC230 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Terre Haute
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Terre Haute, IN — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033144977 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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