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Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

1101 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064

(954) 783-7100

Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD is an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

Office Locations

1101 East Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064

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Some issues Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“But Dr. Peter Merkle and several dozen others have done something that ultimately may prove more effective: They went to court.”—"COURTS THE KEY IN CANKER WAR", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, February 2001

“But Dr. Peter Merkle, an orthopedic foot and ankle specialist who operated on Fridley for five hours last week, said Fridley must have been in great pain.”—"AIR CRASH SURVIVOR FELT PREMONITION OF FLIGHT", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, November 1999

“Patients report fewer complications, less pain and the return of a nearly normal range of motion, says Dr. Peter Merkle, a Pompano Beach orthopedic surgeon who implanted Fogleman's ankle.”—"LITTLE PIECES OF PLASTIC USED TO REBUILD ANKLES", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, March 1999

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2023

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rehabilitation

therapeutic activities

In 2012, Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD had a list price for rehabilitation, and therapeutic activities that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2012 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	47
diagnostic evaluation	40
doctor visit	476
emergency care	25
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	95
hospital care	61
injections	47
inpatient care	61
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	344
musculoskeletal imaging	205
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	321
X-rays	219

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	96
diagnostic evaluation	30
doctor visit	468
emergency care	25
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	104
hospital care	108
injections	96
inpatient care	108
lower extremity surgery	13
manual therapy	395
musculoskeletal imaging	215
rehabilitation	427
X-rays	215

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	93
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2014 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	418
emergency care	18
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	85
hospital care	60
injections	45
inpatient care	60
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	238
musculoskeletal imaging	194
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	230
X-rays	194

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	70
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2015 were manual therapy, rehabilitation, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
doctor visit	369
emergency care	24
fracture surgery	26
hip imaging	94
hospital care	58
injections	79
inpatient care	58
joint surgery	11
lower extremity surgery	26
manual therapy	257
musculoskeletal imaging	190
open surgery	11
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	11
rehabilitation	256
X-rays	209

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	456
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	120
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
diagnostic evaluation	11
doctor visit	511
emergency care	20
fracture surgery	16
hospital care	74
injections	121
inpatient care	74
lower extremity surgery	16
manual therapy	370
musculoskeletal imaging	102
nerve block	27
pain management	27
rehabilitation	448
spinal procedures	42
X-rays	117

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	28
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	78
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2017 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	500
emergency care	75
fracture surgery	33
hospital care	62
injections	77
inpatient care	62
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	33
manual therapy	412
musculoskeletal imaging	80
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	496
X-rays	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	26
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	95
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2018 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	95
doctor visit	452
emergency care	92
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	12
injections	95
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	362
musculoskeletal imaging	86
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	509
X-rays	86

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	21
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	87
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2019 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	119
doctor visit	516
emergency care	79
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	26
injections	119
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	325
musculoskeletal imaging	187
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12
rehabilitation	556
X-rays	187

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	27
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	76
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2020 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	118
doctor visit	460
emergency care	98
fracture surgery	37
hospital care	20
injections	118
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	17
lower extremity surgery	37
manual therapy	393
musculoskeletal imaging	143
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	17
rehabilitation	852
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	154

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	31
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	70
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2021 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
doctor visit	548
emergency care	61
fracture surgery	38
hospital care	63
injections	127
inpatient care	63
joint surgery	19
lower extremity surgery	38
manual therapy	414
musculoskeletal imaging	224
open surgery	19
reconstructive surgery	19
rehabilitation	962
spinal procedures	13
X-rays	237

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	80
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2022 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	117
doctor visit	438
hospital care	19
injections	117
inpatient care	19
manual therapy	311
musculoskeletal imaging	158
rehabilitation	558
X-rays	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	42
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL during 2023 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	108
doctor visit	383
hospital care	17
injections	108
inpatient care	17
manual therapy	115
musculoskeletal imaging	142
rehabilitation	355
X-rays	142

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	36
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated as an orthopedist in Pompano Beach, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	93
diagnostic evaluation	27
doctor visit	461
emergency care	51
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	94
hospital care	48
injections	95
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	21
manual therapy	328
musculoskeletal imaging	160
nerve block	27
open surgery	14
pain management	27
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	497
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	166

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

**Gender**
Female	173
Male	104

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Hispanic	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	70
75 to 84	78
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	19
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	25

Education & Training

He completed residency at McLaren General Hospital. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: McLaren General Hospital (1987)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Citieffe, Inc.	$4,725 $4,725
Stryker Corporation	$288 Mako $137	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $51	vitoss $41	T2 $35	Variax $24
DJO, LLC	$282 CMF OL1000 $255	NEWCLIP $27
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$175 Fibulink $57	FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix $48	TFN ADVANCED $38	DYNACORD $33
SI-Bone, Inc.	$136 iFuse Implant $136
Other	$1,410 CERAMENT G $132	Spinal-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $116	Flowable $82	HYMOVIS $70	BGS-BHS Stimulators $68	Other $942

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,769
Food and Beverage	$2,247

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Peter F. Merkle, MD.

Carbofix Orthopedics Inc

2023

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Physician Covered Recipient

Settlement of Options

Biography

Dr. Peter Merkle is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Pompano Beach, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Merkle include musculoskeletal problems. He is a graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. He is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.