Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Karl Metz, M.D.

Gynecology Physician · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
1005 MAR WALT DR, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
8508638109
In practice since 2005 (20 years)
NPI: 1134104169 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Metz from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Metz

Dr. Karl Metz is a gynecology physician in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with 20 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Metz performed 72,744 Medicare services across 47,795 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Metz is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 20 years in practice▲ Top 1% volume in FL

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
72,744
Medicare services
Top 1% in FL for gynecology physician
47,795
Unique beneficiaries
$10
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~3,637 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Blood draw (venipuncture)12,608$8$16
Comprehensive metabolic blood panel10,126$10$39
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential9,715$8$26
Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides)6,794$13$47
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test4,156$16$55
Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring)3,437$9$47
Vitamin D level test2,521$29$80
Creatinine test (kidney function)1,956$5$34
Urinalysis with microscopic exam1,839$3$9
Free thyroxine (T4) test1,506$9$76
Phosphate level test1,245$5$14
Vitamin B-12 level test1,150$15$45
Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening)1,082$6$37
Total protein level, urine1,018$4$31
Iron level test1,008$6$29
Iron binding capacity test958$8$28
Parathyroid hormone level test948$40$128
Folic acid level test868$14$45
Urinalysis, manual779$3$10
Automated urinalysis709$2$5
Magnesium level test689$6$18
Basic metabolic blood panel683$8$27
Ferritin level test (iron stores)641$13$70
Prothrombin time test (blood clotting)626$4$10
Prostate cancer screening; prostate specific antigen test (psa)521$19$49
Uric acid level test418$4$13
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus349$16$32
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, non-automated337$4$9
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free321$16$42
C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker)304$5$49
PSA test (prostate cancer screening)286$18$49
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus269$34$85
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated264$4$13
Stool analysis for blood, by fecal hemoglobin determination by immunoassay254$16$60
Complete blood count (CBC), automated230$6$23
Lipase (fat enzyme) level202$7$33
Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)185$16$36
Coagulation assessment blood test, plasma or whole blood178$6$17
Microscopic examination for white blood cells with manual cell count145$4$10
Natriuretic peptide (heart and blood vessel protein) level129$38$91
Blood creatinine level125$5$19
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, total114$6$18
Kidney function blood test panel105$8$33
Urea nitrogen level to assess kidney function, quantitative98$4$19
Amylase (enzyme) level97$6$27
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), total93$7$19
Red blood count, automated test90$4$10
Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level73$6$17
Liver function blood test panel65$8$36
White blood cell measure, stool specimen57$4$10
Liver enzyme (sgot), level46$5$17
Coagulation function measurement, d-dimer; quantitative42$10$89
Calcium level, total32$5$27
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, total32$13$39
Glutamyltransferase (liver enzyme) level29$7$20
Blood potassium level29$5$13
Bilirubin level, direct25$5$22
Testosterone (hormone) level, total23$25$69
Smear for infectious agents21$6$42
Troponin (protein) analysis, quantitative19$12$26
Creatine kinase (cardiac enzyme) level, mb fraction only14$11$25
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous14$16$35
Carcinoembryonic antigen (cea) protein level12$19$50
Blood count, hemoglobin12$2$8
Screening test for mononucleosis (mono)12$5$15
Red blood cell concentration measurement11$2$8
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
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Geographic Context

Gynecology Physicians within 10 mi
6
Per 100K population
2.8
County median income
$79,097
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments— No paymentsN/A
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Metz is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in FL), with 20 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Metz experienced with blood draw (venipuncture)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Metz performed 12,608 blood draw (venipuncture) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Metz's costs compare to other gynecology physicians in Fort Walton Beach?
Dr. Metz's average Medicare payment per service is $10. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Metz) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →