Quick answers
- Does Matthew O. Mertz accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Matthew O. Mertz 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 Matthew O. Mertz see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,247 Original Medicare patients and 32,879 services for Matthew O. Mertz. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Matthew O. Mertz's NPI number?
- 1780786277. 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 Matthew O. Mertz, 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 | 1,247 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 32,879 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 80 |
Most frequent services
- Capsaicin 8% patch, per square centimeter (J7336)22,400 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)2,267 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)1,767 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)1,428 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)1,318 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Diabetes45%
- Anxiety41%
Hospitals where Matthew O. Mertz works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Matthew O. Mertz 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.
- Lehigh Valley HospitalAllentown, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390133
- St Luke's Hospital - Carbon CampusLehighton, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390335
- St Luke's Miners Memorial HospitalCoaldale, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390183
Practice locations
Addresses where Matthew O. Mertz is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 185 Delaware Ave, Apt 1Palmerton, PA 18071 (610) 900‑4340
- 2000 Westinghouse Dr, Suite 200Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
- 215 S 1st StLehighton, PA 18235 (610) 377‑5544
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Matthew O. Mertz as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc2,800 clinicians in the group
- Carbon Foot and Ankle Centers PC3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780786277 |
| 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