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- 501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140, Salina, KS 67401
About Dr. Hodges
Based in Salina, KS, Merle J. Hodges, MD is listed in the NPI registry under obstetrics & gynecology. Merle graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Merle cared for 27 Medicare patients across 31 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more and annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit. NPI 1164407094 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (785) 827-7996
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
501 S SANTA FE AVE SUITE 140
Salina, KS 67401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Obstetrics and Gynecology 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
Contraception
Fertility
High-risk or subspecialty
Infections
Pelvic pain and benign gynecology
- Uterine fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Ovarian cysts
- Painful intercourse
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence in women
Most searched conditions
Infections and vulvovaginal conditions
Menstrual and hormonal
- Absent periods
- Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
- Painful periods
- Perimenopause
- Premenstrual syndrome
Pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Miscarriage
- Placenta previa
- Postpartum depression
- Preeclampsia
- Preterm labor
Cancer and precancer
- Abnormal cervical cells and cervical dysplasia
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Ovarian cancer
Pregnancy Complications
Vaginal & Vulvar Health
Procedures & services
Diagnostic Tests
Hormone & Menopause
Laparoscopic and adnexal surgery
Pelvic floor
Pregnancy and delivery
Preventive and diagnostic
- Pelvic examination
- Transvaginal ultrasound
- Well-woman examination
- Colposcopy
- Endometrial biopsy
- Human papillomavirus testing
Subspecialty procedures
Surgeries
Most searched procedures
Contraception and office treatment
Birth Control
Contraception
Diagnostic Procedures
- Amniocentesis
Fertility
- Egg freezing
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
Postpartum Care
Pregnancy & Prenatal
Preventive Care
Preventive Screening
Routine Exams
Uterine and cervical procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
31 services · 27 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
19 | As often as other peers in OB-GYN |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
12 | Less often than most peers in OB-GYN |
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.
Other OB-GYNs at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Other OB-GYNs in Salina 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hodges's specialty?
Dr. Hodges is an OB-GYN in Salina, KS. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Obstetrics & Gynecology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hodges?
Dr. Hodges is listed at 501 S Santa Fe Ave Suite 140, Salina, KS 67401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hodges?
The number on file is (785) 827-7996. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hodges's NPI number?
Dr. Hodges's National Provider Identifier is 1164407094. 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 Dr. Hodges's medical education?
Dr. Hodges attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hodges been practicing?
Dr. Hodges has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hodges known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hodges the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hodges confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hodges. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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