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Thoracic Surgery

Michael F. Meurer, MD

Works at hospitals in Fort Smith, AR · Saint Joseph, MO · Arkansas, Missouri

Summary

Dr. Michael F. Meurer, MD is a thoracic surgeon at 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. Phone: (816) 271-6870. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael F. Meurer had 39 Original Medicare patients and 65 services. NPI 1750474144. 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: Thoracic surgeon (Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery)
  • Address: 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (816) 271‑6870
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
  • Group practice: Heartland Regional Medical Center (+1 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael F. Meurer, 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 Michael F. Meurer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael F. Meurer 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 Michael F. Meurer see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 39 Original Medicare patients and 65 services for Michael F. Meurer. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael F. Meurer's NPI number?
1750474144. 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 Michael F. Meurer, 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 patients39
Services billed to Medicare65
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

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%
  • Ischemic heart disease67%
  • Heart failure54%
  • Arthritis51%
  • COPD49%

Hospitals where Michael F. Meurer works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael F. Meurer 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 Michael F. Meurer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael F. Meurer as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Heartland Regional Medical Center394 clinicians in the group
  • Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities372 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Missouri

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Heartland Regional Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1750474144
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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