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Orthopedic Surgery

Clark S. Metzger Sr., MD

Works at hospitals in Pensacola, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Clark S. Metzger Sr., MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 1555 N Palafox St, Pensacola, FL 32501. Phone: (850) 512-3482. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Clark S. Metzger Sr. had 336 Original Medicare patients and 1,269 services. NPI 1972583193. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Clark S. Metzger Sr., 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 Clark S. Metzger Sr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clark S. Metzger Sr. 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 Clark S. Metzger Sr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 1,269 services for Clark S. Metzger Sr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Clark S. Metzger Sr.'s NPI number?
1972583193. 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 Clark S. Metzger Sr., 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 patients336
Services billed to Medicare1,269
Different services or procedures42
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)304 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 services
  3. Insertion or replacement of spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver (63685)62 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)54 services
  5. Removal of spine bone for insertion of neurostimulator electrode plate in spine (63655)40 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Depression38%
  • Diabetes36%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%

Hospitals where Clark S. Metzger Sr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clark S. Metzger Sr. 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 Clark S. Metzger Sr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Clark S. Metzger Sr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Live Oak Neurosurgical Associates, PLLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Pensacola

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pensacola, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Live Oak Neurosurgical Associates, PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine
Graduation year1985 (41 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972583193
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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