Quick answers
- Does Merle J. Hodges accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merle J. Hodges 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 Merle J. Hodges see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 72 Original Medicare patients and 154 services for Merle J. Hodges. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Merle J. Hodges's NPI number?
- 1164407094. 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 Merle J. Hodges, 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 | 72 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 154 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)19 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)12 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 pressure61%
- High cholesterol53%
- Arthritis39%
- Depression28%
- Diabetes18%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Merle J. Hodges works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merle J. Hodges 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.
- Western Missouri Medical CenterWarrensburg, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260097
Practice locations
Addresses where Merle J. Hodges is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 415 Burkarth Rd, Suite AWarrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 429‑2228
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merle J. Hodges as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western Missouri Medical Center6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western Missouri Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164407094 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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