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- 3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650, Kettering, OH 45429
About Dr. Merle
Based in Kettering, OH, Thomas J. Merle, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Thomas graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 117 services to 117 patients. The services billed most often include ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery, harvest of vein using an endoscope, and coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft. NPI 1730187469 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
- (937) 294-3611
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3533 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 5650
Kettering, OH 45429
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Thoracic Surgery 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
Airway
- Floppy Windpipe
- Hole Between Windpipe and Food Pipe
- Narrowed windpipe
- Windpipe Cancer
Chest tumors
- Mass between the lungs
- Thymus tumor
Chest wall
- Broken ribs
- Chest wall tumor
- Pigeon chest
- Slipping Rib Syndrome
- Sunken chest
Diaphragm
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Paralyzed diaphragm
Esophagus
- Esophagus Spasms
Esophagus and stomach
- Acid reflux
- Barrett's esophagus
- Esophageal cancer
- Esophageal pouch
- Esophagus tear
- Hiatal hernia
- Swallowing difficulties
Heart lining
Infection
- Deep Chest Infection
Lung
- Bronchiectasis
- Congenital Lung Malformation
- Lung Bullae
- Persistent Air Leak
- Pulmonary fibrosis
Lung cancer
Lung conditions
Nerves
- Severe Facial Blushing
Nerves and blood vessels
Neuromuscular
Pleural disease
- Asbestos lung damage
- Lymph Fluid Leak in Chest
Sweating disorders
- Excessive sweating
- Excessive underarm sweating
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone
Vascular
Procedures & services
Airway
- Surgical Tracheostomy
Airway surgery
- Airway surgery
- Windpipe stent placement
Chest tumors
- Chest tumor removal
- Thymus removal surgery
Chest wall
- Pigeon Chest Repair
- Slipping Rib Surgery
Chest wall surgery
- Broken rib plating surgery
- Chest wall reconstruction
- Sunken chest repair
- Thoracic Outlet Decompression
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
- EBUS lung biopsy
- Robotic Navigational Bronchoscopy
- Surgical Lung Biopsy
Diaphragm
- Diaphragm Pacemaker Implantation
Diaphragm surgery
- Diaphragm repair surgery
Emphysema
- Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
Esophagus
- Achalasia Surgery
- Esophageal Pouch Surgery
Esophagus surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
- Esophageal dilation
- Esophageal stent placement
- Esophagus removal surgery
- Hiatal hernia surgery
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Fluid drainage
Heart lining
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
- Pericardial Window Surgery
Lung surgery
- Collapsed lung surgery
- Lung cancer surgery
- Lung lining scraping and cleaning
- Lung nodule removal
- Lung valve placement for emphysema
- Minimally invasive lung surgery
Nerves
- Surgery for Facial Blushing
Pleural disease
- Chest Lymph Duct Ligation
Robotic surgery
- Robotic chest surgery
Surgical approach
- Open Chest Surgery
Sweat surgery
Transplant
- Lung Transplant
Trauma
- Broken Breastbone Surgery
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
117 services · 117 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest of vein using an endoscope | Procedure | 33508 |
23 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | Procedure | 33533 |
17 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine | Procedure | 33405 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| Ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery | Imaging | 76984 |
26 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
15 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
12 | As often as other peers in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic) |
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 thoracic surgery specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other thoracic surgery specialists in Kettering 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Ohio State University College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Harvest of vein using an endoscope 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Merle specialize in?
Dr. Merle is a thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic) in Kettering, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Merle located?
Dr. Merle is listed at 3533 Southern Blvd Ste 5650, Kettering, OH 45429. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Merle's phone number?
The number on file is (937) 294-3611. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Merle?
Dr. Merle's National Provider Identifier is 1730187469. 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. Merle go to medical school?
Dr. Merle attended Ohio State University College of Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Merle have?
Dr. Merle has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Merle do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Merle performs procedures including harvest of vein using an endoscope, coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft and replacement of aortic valve on heart-lung machine; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound of chest aorta during surgery, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Merle's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Merle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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