Provider Profile
Melita J. Mertz, DPM
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mertz
Based in Dryden, NY, Melita J. Mertz, DPM is listed in the NPI registry under podiatry. Melita graduated from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in 1989. According to Medicare claims data, Melita cared for 329 Medicare patients across 775 services. The services billed most often include removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails, and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths. NPI 1144230020 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
- (604) 844-9699
- Email not available
Practice Locations
52 1/2 NORTH ST
Dryden, NY 13053
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
- Bunions
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
Circulation
- Hypothermia And Frostbite At Work
Circulation & swelling
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Deformities
- Charcot Foot
- Claw toe
- Extra bone in foot
- Mallet toe
- Overlapping toes
- Pump bump
Heel & foot pain
- Ball Of Foot Pain
- Heel Spurs
- Sesamoiditis
Injuries
- Foreign object in foot
- Stress Fracture In Foot
- Turf toe
Injuries & trauma
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Broken Foot
- Broken Toe
Joint pain
- Ankle arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Gout In Big Toe
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst On Foot
- Plantar Fibroma
Nail conditions
- Black Toenail
- Thick Toenails
Nerve pain
- Burning Feet
- Numb toes
Nerve problems
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Foot Drop
- Neuroma In Foot
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain
- Foot cramps
- Outside of foot pain
- Top of foot pain
Pediatric foot problems
- Intoeding
- Sever's Disease
- Toe Walking In Children
Skin & nails
- Dyshidrotic eczema
- Melanoma under toenail
- Pitted keratolysis
- Smelly Feet
- Sweaty Feet
Skin conditions
- Corns And Calluses
- Cracked Heels
- Foot Blisters
- Warts
Structural foot problems
- Flat Feet
- High Arches
Tendon problems
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Toe problems
- Hammertoe
- Stiff Big Toe
- Tailor's Bunion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bunion surgery
- Custom orthotics
- Foot wart removal
- Heel pain treatment
- Ingrown toenail removal
Ankle surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
Bracing & immobilization
- Ankle Brace Fitting
- Cast Or Boot Fitting
Cosmetic
- Foot fillers for ball of foot
- Toenail restoration
Diagnostic
- Foot MRI
- Foot skin biopsy
- Toenail biopsy
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
- Foot Ultrasound
- Foot X-Ray
- Gait analysis
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
- Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
- Toenail Removal
Non-surgical pain relief
- Shockwave Therapy
- Tenex Procedure For Tendon Pain
Pain relief
- Foot nerve ablation
Procedures
- Foot cyst aspiration
- Foreign object removal from foot
- Swift wart treatment
Routine & preventive care
- Corn And Callus Trimming
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Diabetic Shoe Fitting
- Routine Podiatric Nail Trimming
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
Wound care
- Hyperbaric Oxygen For Foot Wounds
- Skin Graft For Foot Ulcer
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
775 services · 329 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
395 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
193 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
88 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
58 | As often as other peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
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.
Trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mertz?
Dr. Mertz is a podiatry in Dryden, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mertz's address?
Dr. Mertz is listed at 52 1/2 North St, Dryden, NY 13053. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mertz?
The number on file is (604) 844-9699. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mertz's NPI number?
Dr. Mertz's National Provider Identifier is 1144230020. 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
Where did Dr. Mertz train?
Dr. Mertz attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Mertz been practicing?
Dr. Mertz has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Mertz perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mertz performs procedures including removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails, removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails and destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Mertz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mertz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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