Dr Thomas J Merle, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Kettering, OH

Dr Thomas J Merle, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Kettering, Ohio. He went to Ohio State University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Kettering Independent Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650, Kettering, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (937) 294-3611.

Dr Thomas J Merle is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35055260) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1730187469.

Contact Information

Dr Thomas J Merle, MD
3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650,
Kettering, OH 45429-1264
(937) 294-3611
(937) 294-9010



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Thomas J Merle
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience42 Years
Location3533 Southern Blvd, Kettering, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Thomas J Merle attended and graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1730187469
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072418615
  • Enrollment ID: I20040811001446

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Thomas J Merle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1730187469NPI-NPPES
0680213MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 35055260 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kettering Medical CenterKettering, OHHospital
Grandview And Southview HospitalsDayton, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kettering Independent Medical Group Inc3173710936586

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAlliance Physicians Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437125572
PECOS PAC ID: 0840104360
Enrollment ID: O20031118000529

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Entity NameKettering Independent Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629387865
PECOS PAC ID: 3173710936
Enrollment ID: O20101207000425

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Thomas J Merle, MD
3533 Southern Blvd, Suite 5650,
Kettering, OH 45429-1264

Ph: (937) 294-3611
Dr Thomas J Merle, MD
3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650,
Kettering, OH 45429-1264

Ph: (937) 294-3611

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Kettering, OH

Dr. Bruce Henry Rank, D.O.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3533 Southern Blvd, Suite 5650, Kettering, OH 45429
Phone: 937-294-3611    Fax: 937-294-9010
Dr. Jeffrey Keith Hoffman, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 580 Lincoln Park Blvd, Suite 322, Kettering, OH 45429
Phone: 937-297-6800    Fax: 937-297-6810
Dr. Peter M Pavlina, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3533 Southern Blvd, Ste 5650, Kettering, OH 45429
Phone: 937-294-3611    Fax: 937-294-9010

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