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Steven J. Merckx, DPM

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Specializes in: Foot & Ankle Surgery and Podiatry (Foot & Ankle Medicine)

Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 406
Madison, WI 53719

(608) 829-2535

Steven J. Merckx, DPM is a podiatrist in Madison, WI specializing in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine). He graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. Steven J. Merckx, DPM is affiliated with UnityPoint Health.

Office Locations

UnityPoint Health

6510 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 406
Madison, WI 53719

(608) 829-2535

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6661 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719

(608) 829-2535

(608) 829-1319

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of benign hyperkeratosis

In 2023, Steven J. Merckx, DPM performed more removal of benign hyperkeratosis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

debridement

nail procedures

By Affordability:

removal of benign skin lesion

removal of skin lesion

skin procedures

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Steven J. Merckx, DPM performed more debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), and nail procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for removal of benign (non-cancerous) skin lesion, removal of skin lesion (growth or mark), and skin procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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 Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2012 were debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue), removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	296
doctor visit	690
immobilization	19
nail avulsion	38
nail procedures	174
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	278
skin procedures	278

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2013 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	230
doctor visit	663
immobilization	14
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	303
skin procedures	303

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	124
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2013

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2014 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	173
doctor visit	651
immobilization	20
injections	24
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	318
skin procedures	318

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	123
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	46
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2015 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	146
doctor visit	636
immobilization	19
injections	22
nail avulsion	25
nail procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330
skin procedures	330

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	726

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1188
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	474
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	240
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	210
doctor visit	732
immobilization	26
injections	15
nail avulsion	25
nail procedures	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	360
skin procedures	360

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	639
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	129
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2017 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	273
doctor visit	545
excision	15
immobilization	26
nail avulsion	18
nail procedures	111
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	394
skin procedures	394

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	323

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	180
85 and over	102
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2018 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	176
doctor visit	489
excision	24
immobilization	14
nail avulsion	27
nail procedures	87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	427
skin procedures	427

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	119
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	215
doctor visit	470
excision	31
immobilization	23
injections	18
nail avulsion	15
nail procedures	86
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	466
skin procedures	466

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	90
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	142
doctor visit	363
nail avulsion	14
nail procedures	104
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	361
skin procedures	361

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	433
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	87
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	186
doctor visit	494
immobilization	17
injections	16
nail avulsion	23
nail procedures	105
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	351
skin procedures	351

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	94
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	177
doctor visit	591
injections	21
nail avulsion	22
nail procedures	108
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	408
skin procedures	408

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	324

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	520
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	91
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Steven J. Merckx, DPM for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated as a podiatrist in Madison, WI were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) and nail procedures.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	202
doctor visit	574
excision	23
immobilization	19
injections	19
nail avulsion	21
nail procedures	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	363
skin procedures	363

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	549
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	8

**Age**
75 to 84	170
85 and over	109
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Steven J. Merckx, DPM From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Steven J. Merckx, DPM treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Steven J. Merckx, DPM graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He is certified by the ABMS / AOA Certification American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine

Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Board Certification: ABMS / AOA Certification American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Steven J. Merckx, DPM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Steven J. Merckx, DPM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Organogenesis Inc.	$721 PuraPly $332	Apligraf $325	Puraply/Affinity/NuTech $64
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$340 STRAVIX $165	STRAVIX PL $114	Santyl $25	Grafix PL PRIME $19	GRAFIX PL $17
Stryker Corporation	$315 Prophecy $125	BIOskin $75	ORTHOLOC 2 LAPIFUSE $41	Easy Clip $33	CHARLOTTE $26	Other $16
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.	$139 Lapiplasty System $139
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$67 JUBLIA $67
Other	$157 PriMatrix $49	Ultrasound Bone Healing $25	ACTIV.A.C. $14	Diagnostic Ultrasound $13	SBO-Extremilock Foot $13	Other $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,739

Biography

Dr. Steven Merckx is a specialist in foot & ankle surgery and podiatry (foot & ankle medicine) in Madison, WI. For his residency, Dr. Merckx trained at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He is professionally affiliated with UnityPoint Health. Dr. Merckx's practice in Madison, WI is open to new patients as reported by UnityPoint Health.