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Ophthalmology

Kevin H. Merkley, MD

Works at hospitals in League City, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Kevin H. Merkley, MD is an ophthalmologist at 200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598. Phone: (832) 632-6500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Kevin H. Merkley had 96 Original Medicare patients and 224 services. NPI 1043256811. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 200 Blossom St, Webster, TX 77598 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (832) 632‑6500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital
  • Group practice: University of Utah Adult Services (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Utah School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kevin H. Merkley, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kevin H. Merkley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin H. Merkley 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 Kevin H. Merkley see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 224 services for Kevin H. Merkley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Kevin H. Merkley's NPI number?
1043256811. 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 Kevin H. Merkley, 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 patients96
Services billed to Medicare224
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)74 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)45 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)29 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).

  • High blood pressure71%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Arthritis41%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Diabetes29%
  • Chronic kidney disease17%

Hospitals where Kevin H. Merkley works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kevin H. Merkley at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kevin H. Merkley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kevin H. Merkley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Utah Adult Services1,788 clinicians in the group
  • UTMB Faculty Group Practice1,101 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Webster

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Webster, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Utah Adult Services

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Utah School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043256811
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians