Dr. Peter Merkle, MD
1101 E Sample Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064 • +1-758-555-2627
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2008)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Pompano Beach Percentiles
NPI #1710993258 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
Within the Pompano Beach, FL (CBSA local) Orthopedic Surgery cohort, Dr. Peter Merkle, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 0th municipal percentile and 34.01th FL percentile (-0.37σ Z-score) based on 2,003 billed procedures for 177 patients.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Merkle (averaging 11.3 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 34% of tracked volume (678 encounters), paired with 20610 (508x).
At 1101 E Sample Rd (33064), Dr. Peter Merkle, MD accommodates direct self-pay scheduling (hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults) at ~$216.00 per new consult (4.79/5 bedside rating).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 18 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2008), Dr. Merkle coordinates 88 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 1101 E Sample Rd (+1-758-555-2627).
Compared against Pompano Beach, FL Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,003 annual services across 177 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from FL Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 678 | 12th | $96 – $132 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 508 | 12th | $103 – $141 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 358 | 12th | $58 – $79 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 207 | 12th | $138 – $190 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 132 | 12th | $891 – $1221 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (88 HCPCS billing breadth) | 120 | 0th | $109 – $158 |
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Dr. Peter Merkle, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Merkle National Provider Identifier | NPI #1710993258 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (33064) |
| Dr. Merkle Pompano Beach CMS Volume Rank | 0.00th Pct (2,003 CMS svcs; Z -0.374σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (FL Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $216.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Pompano Beach, FL) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $216.00 avg paid • 12 min lobby wait | 10 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.79/5 Listening • 4.43/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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