Quick answers
- Does Karl W. Metz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karl W. Metz 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 Karl W. Metz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 6,893 Original Medicare patients and 73,316 services for Karl W. Metz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karl W. Metz's NPI number?
- 1134104169. 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 Karl W. Metz, 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 | 6,893 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 73,316 |
| Different services or procedures | 181 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)11,500 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)9,734 services
- Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (80061)8,142 services
- Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (84443)5,987 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)3,982 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Karl W. Metz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1005 Mar Walt DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 863‑8100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karl W. Metz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- White-Wilson Medical Center PA51 clinicians in the group
- WW Medical Center PA24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Practiceprimary
Other general practitioners in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in White-Wilson Medical Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tulane University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134104169 |
| 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