James Merritt, MD
NPI 1245296862 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Merritt, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1245296862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245296862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23139 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,292 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,050 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 844 | $66 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 656 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 474 | $120 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 430 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 194 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 254 | 219 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 240 | 148 |
| Celecoxib | 179 | 114 |
| Cephalexin | 178 | 128 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 150 | 119 |
| Ibuprofen | 138 | 54 |
| Mupirocin | 120 | 110 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 120 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
- 2006-04-22
- Last updated
- 2022-07-20
- Certified
- 2022-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Merritt's NPI number?
- James Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245296862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Merritt's specialty?
- James Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Merritt located?
- James Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 Village Center Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579-6683.
- What is James Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Merritt is (843) 236-3222.
- Does James Merritt accept Medicare?
- James Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — James Merritt's NPI (1245296862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.