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Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Dr. Merrell Kauwe
Dr. Merrell Kauwe
Last updated: Jul 21, 2022

Dr. Merrell Kauwe

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 7 years
  • Graduation year: 2014
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1154737344

Dr. Merrell Kauwe DPM

Foot and Ankle Surgeon

He is located at 1690 Rimrock Road Suite L in Billings, MT 59102. Can help patients with the following: Broken Bone, Foot Pain, Heel Spurs, Metatarsal Surgery, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154737344. Appointment can be made via the phone number (406) 256-0077. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Merrell Kauwe, being an foot and ankle surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Merrell Kauwe.

  • Achilles Tendon Rupture
  • Ankle Pain
  • Broken Bone
  • Bunions
  • Bursitis
  • Corns
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer
  • Dislocated Ankle
  • Foot Pain
  • Hammer Toe
  • Heel Spurs
  • Ingrown Toenail
  • Metatarsal Surgery
  • Morton's Neuroma
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Plantar Warts
  • Sesamoiditis
  • Sever's Disease
  • Sprained Ankle
  • Stress Fracture
  • Turf Toe

Procedures Performed by Dr. Merrell Kauwe

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Merrell Kauwe as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Network data as of Jun 7, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 19 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Focus Bronze POS℠ 205 (3 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Bronze POS℠ 705 (3 plan variants) POS · Bronze Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Bronze POS℠ Standard (3 plan variants) POS · Expanded Bronze Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Gold POS℠ 207 (3 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Gold POS℠ 902 (3 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Gold POS℠ Standard (3 plan variants) POS · Gold Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Silver POS℠ 206 (3 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Silver POS℠ 903 (3 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Focus Silver POS℠ Standard (3 plan variants) POS · Silver Blue Focus POS Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ 201 (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ 202 (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Bronze PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ 204 (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ 901 (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Gold PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Gold Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Security PPO℠ 200 (4 plan variants) PPO · Catastrophic Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ 203 (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ 308 (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients
Blue Preferred Silver PPO℠ Standard (4 plan variants) PPO · Silver Blue Preferred PPO Accepting new patients

Mountain Health CO-OP

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 31 plans from Mountain Health CO-OP
Mountain Health CO-OP plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
PEAK PPO BRONZE PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Bronze HDHP PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
PEAK PPO BRONZE HDHP PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Bronze Standard PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Catastrophic PPO · Catastrophic Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
PEAK PPO GOLD PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
PEAK PPO GOLD HDHP PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Gold Standard PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
PEAK PPO SILVER PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
PEAK PPO SILVER HDHP PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Peak PPO Silver Standard PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Plus Bronze (2 plan variants) PPO · Expanded Bronze Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Bronze HDHP PPO · Expanded Bronze Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Bronze Standard PPO · Expanded Bronze Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Gold (2 plan variants) PPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Gold HDHP PPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Gold Standard PPO · Gold Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Silver PPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Silver HDHP PPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients
Plus Silver Standard PPO · Silver Tier Two Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD HDHP PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRONZE PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRONZE HDHP PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Rocky Mountain Bronze Standard PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLD PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Rocky Mountain Gold Standard PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SILVER PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
ROCKY MOUNTAIN SILVER HDHP PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Rocky Mountain Silver Standard PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

PacificSource Health Plans

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from PacificSource Health Plans
PacificSource Health Plans plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Core Bronze HSA 10600 EPO · Bronze Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Bronze HSA 8300 EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Gold 1500 EPO · Gold Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Silver 3500 EPO · Silver Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Silver 5000 EPO · Silver Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Standard Expanded Bronze HSA EPO · Expanded Bronze Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Standard Gold EPO · Gold Tier One Accepting new patients
Core Standard Silver EPO · Silver Tier One Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Merrell Kauwe is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Merrell Kauwe is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Podiatry .

Bills through: Rimrock Podiatry Pllc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Stryker $724
Pfizer $155
Orthofix International $113

Other

Food and Beverage $1080

Studies

Graduated in 2014

Additional Specialities

  • Podiatrist

Affiliated practices

Rimrock Podiatry PLLP
1690 Rimrock Road
Billings, 59102 MT
(406) 256-0077

Affiliated hospitals

ST VINCENT HEALTHCARE
1233 N 30TH ST
BILLINGS, 59101 MT
(406) 657-7000

Looking for more Foot and Ankle Surgeons?

Here are foot and ankle surgeons in Montana you may want to explore.

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Dr. Casey Clarice Ebert
  • Gender: Female
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Dr. Jason E. Smith
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Dr. Jon F. Robinson
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Dr. William Mann Wilshire
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Dr. Bijan Andrade
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 801 North 29th Street Billings, 59101, MT
Dr. Craig J. McLaws
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Dr. Andrew H. Rice
  • Gender: Male
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Dr. Emily E. Heid
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  • Address: Suite 232 2831 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, 59804, MT

Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Merrell Kauwe treat?

Dr. Merrell Kauwe provides treatment for Broken Bone, Foot Pain, Heel Spurs, Metatarsal Surgery, Morton's Neuroma, Sprained Ankle. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Merrell Kauwe accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana?

Yes, Dr. Merrell Kauwe is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Merrell Kauwe have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Merrell Kauwe is affiliated with Rimrock Podiatry PLLP.

Where can you meet with Dr. Merrell Kauwe?

Dr. Merrell Kauwe's office is located at 1690 Rimrock Road Suite L in Billings, MT 59102.

Has Dr. Merrell Kauwe affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Merrell Kauwe is affiliated with ST VINCENT HEALTHCARE.