Merle J Hodges, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Salina, KS

Merle J Hodges, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Salina, Kansas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Salina Regional Health Center Inc and his current practice location is 501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140, Salina, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (785) 827-7996.

Merle J Hodges is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 0420717) 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 1164407094.

Contact Information

Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189
(785) 827-7996
(785) 825-4490



Physician's Profile

Full NameMerle J Hodges
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience41 Years
Location501 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, Kansas
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:
  • Merle J Hodges attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164407094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2365356037
  • Enrollment ID: I20120308000232

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merle J Hodges such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164407094NPI-NPPES
100184180CMedicaidKS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 0420717 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Salina Regional Health CenterSalina, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Salina Regional Health Center Inc0446168215138

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Entity NameSalina Regional Health Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619952785
PECOS PAC ID: 0446168215
Enrollment ID: O20040130000800

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189

Ph: (785) 452-7269
Merle J Hodges, MD
501 S Santa Fe Ave, Suite 140,
Salina, KS 67401-4189

Ph: (785) 827-7996

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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785-827-7261    Fax: 785-833-5706
Natalie Davis, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 S Santa Fe Ave Ste 140, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785-827-7996    Fax: 785-825-4490
Dr. Natalie A Morgan, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401
Phone: 785-827-7261    Fax: 785-833-5706
Dr. Steven G Sebree, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 737 E Crawford St, Salina, KS 67401
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George William Marshall, MD
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Dr. Jeffrey B Knox, M.D.
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