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Eric Walburn Metzler, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician in Socorro, NM · enumerated 2006 · practices at Socorro Wellness & Rehabilitation LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1144289851

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Eric Walburn Metzler
Credential M.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 1203 Highway 60, Socorro, NM, 87801
Phone (575) 835-2724
Fax (575) 835-4378
Enumeration date Mar 21, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Feb 6, 2024

Taxonomy & licenses

207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 012897 (ME) Secondary
207Q00000X Family Medicine Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD2010-0098 (NM) Secondary
207QG0300X Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License RS2009-0379 (NM) Secondary
207QH0002X Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD2010-0098 (NM) Secondary
207QG0300X Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD2010-0098 (NM) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
76133737 Medicaid NM -

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Eric Metzler is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2024-02-06.