Merritt Tolan, MD
NPI 1013555671 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Ladson, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merritt Tolan, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Ladson, SC (NPI 1013555671).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013555671
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 16788 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,204 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 921 | $67 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99487 | 129 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 70 | $117 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 53 | $15 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 194 | 129 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 183 | 147 |
| Gabapentin | 144 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 141 | 97 |
| Pregabalin | 61 | 33 |
| Meloxicam | 60 | 21 |
| Tizanidine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$79 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-12-13
- Last updated
- 2024-05-02
- Certified
- 2024-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merritt Tolan's NPI number?
- Merritt Tolan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013555671, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merritt Tolan's specialty?
- Merritt Tolan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merritt Tolan located?
- Merritt Tolan's practice location on file with NPPES is 9404 Highway 78 Ste 100, Ladson, SC 29456-3909.
- What is Merritt Tolan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merritt Tolan is (843) 737-0437.
- Does Merritt Tolan accept Medicare?
- Merritt Tolan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merritt Tolan's NPI active?
- Yes — Merritt Tolan's NPI (1013555671) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.