Edward Merritt, MD
NPI 1043472962 · Family Medicine Physician · Carlisle, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edward Merritt, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Carlisle, AR (NPI 1043472962).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043472962
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
511 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 204 | $2 |
| Urine Microalbumin (protein) Analysis82044 | 147 | $6 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 62 | $68 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 49 | $108 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 20 | $65 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 17 | $160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 87 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 297 | 100 |
| Lisinopril | 217 | 70 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 182 | 62 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 157 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 156 | 53 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 151 | 47 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 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
- 2008-07-01
- Last updated
- 2018-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edward Merritt's NPI number?
- Edward Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043472962, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edward Merritt's specialty?
- Edward Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edward Merritt located?
- Edward Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 821 East Park Street, Hwy 70, Carlisle, AR 72024.
- What is Edward Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edward Merritt is (870) 552-7303.
- Does Edward Merritt accept Medicare?
- Edward Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edward Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — Edward Merritt's NPI (1043472962) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.