Physician Profile
Karl W. Metz, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Metz
Based in Fort Walton Beach, FL, Karl W. Metz, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under general practice. Karl graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1976. Karl is also listed as specializing in gynecology. Medicare claims data shows Karl provided 66,759 services to 43,841 patients. The services billed most often include blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, and blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). NPI 1134104169 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (850) 863-8109
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1005 MAR WALT DR LABORATORY
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Practice generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Bone health
Brain & Nerves
Digestive Health
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Viral gastroenteritis
Digestive health
- Food Poisoning
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
Ear, Nose & Throat
Endocrine
- Hyperthyroidism
Eye Care
Foot & Ankle
General Health
Heart & Circulation
Infections
Joint & Muscle
Lungs & Breathing
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's Health
Mental Health
Pain
Pain & Joints
Skin
Skin & Hair
Sleep
Urinary & Kidney
Weight & Metabolism
Women's Health
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Dermatology
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Skin biopsy
Diagnostic testing
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
- Heart monitor
- Spirometry
Ear, Nose & Throat
Exams & Clearances
- DOT Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
- Sports physical
Heart & Circulation
Hormone therapy
- Hormone replacement therapy
Infections & Screening
- Cholesterol Check
- COVID-19 testing
- STI Testing
- Urine Drug Screen
Injections
- Antibiotic Injection
Lab tests
- Rapid flu test
- Rapid Mono Test
- Rapid strep testing
- Urinalysis
- Vaccine Titer Test
Lungs & Breathing
- Breathing Treatment
Men's Health
- Prostate exam
Mental health
- Mental Health Evaluation
Minor Surgery
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Mole removal
- Skin Tag Removal
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Wart Removal
Pain & Injections
Pain & Joints
- Splinting of minor injuries
Pain management
Physical exams
- Daycare Physical
Prescriptions & Medications
- Prescription Refill
Preventive care
- Colon cancer screening consult
Preventive Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Sleep
- At-Home Sleep Study Ordering
Vaccines
- HPV vaccine
- Routine Vaccines
- Shingles And Senior Vaccinations
- Tetanus shot
- Travel vaccines
Weight & Metabolism
- Weight loss medication consult
Women's Health
- Birth control counseling
- Depo Shot
- IUD Removal
- Pap smear
- Pelvic exam
- Pregnancy Confirmation Test
Wound Care
- Burn and Wound Care
- Minor laceration repair
- Suture removal
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
66,759 services · 43,841 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
2,667 | More than most peers in General Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
11,500 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
9,734 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
8,142 | Too few peers to compare |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
5,987 | Too few peers to compare |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
3,982 | Too few peers to compare |
| Vitamin d-3 level | Lab test | 82306 |
2,850 | Too few peers to compare |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
2,597 | Too few peers to compare |
| Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | Lab test | 84439 |
2,041 | Too few peers to compare |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | Lab test | 81001 |
1,787 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Karl W. Metz's specialty?
Karl W. Metz is a general practitioner in Fort Walton Beach, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Practice”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karl W. Metz?
Karl W. Metz is listed at 1005 Mar Walt Dr Laboratory, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karl W. Metz?
The number on file is (850) 863-8109. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Karl W. Metz?
Karl W. Metz's National Provider Identifier is 1134104169. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Karl W. Metz's education?
Karl W. Metz attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Karl W. Metz have?
Karl W. Metz has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karl W. Metz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karl W. Metz performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Karl W. Metz's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karl W. Metz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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