Physician Profile
Michael P. Merck, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merck
Michael P. Merck, MD practices ophthalmology in Hutchison, MN. Michael is a 1986 graduate of University of Minnesota Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Michael cared for 462 Medicare patients across 573 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (320) 587-6308
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1455 MONTREAL ST SE
Hutchison, MN 55350
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
573 services · 462 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
82 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
194 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
55 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
48 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
44 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
40 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 |
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 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Minnesota Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Merck's specialty?
Dr. Merck is an eye doctor in Hutchison, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Merck?
Dr. Merck is listed at 1455 Montreal St Se, Hutchison, MN 55350. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Merck?
The number on file is (320) 587-6308. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merck's NPI number?
Dr. Merck's National Provider Identifier is 1033199328. 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. Merck's medical education?
Dr. Merck attended University of Minnesota Medical School, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Merck been practicing?
Dr. Merck has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Merck known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merck performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Merck confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merck. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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