Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Lester E Mertz, MD

Individual provider Rheumatology Physician · NPI 1083696751

Dr. Lester E Mertz, MD is a Rheumatology in Scottsdale, Arizona. Graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Mayo Clinic Arizona, a 1,616-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Arizona.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Medical College of Wisconsin
Licensed in
AZ
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

13400 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
Phone: (480) 301-8000
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Specialties & licences

Rheumatology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RR0500X · Licence 16708 (AZ)

Record details

NPI number1083696751
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedNovember 17, 2005
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 17, 2026
Certification dateFebruary 17, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyRHEUMATOLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolMEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Mayo Clinic Arizona — 1616 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations5 on file with Medicare

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