Betsy Merrell, M.D.
NPI 1265475636 · Family Medicine Physician · Hendersonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Betsy Merrell, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Hendersonville, NC (NPI 1265475636).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265475636
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2005-01497 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 147 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 457 | 125 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 379 | 106 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 326 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 293 | 91 |
| Losartan Potassium | 246 | 63 |
| Omeprazole | 235 | 70 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 7 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2018-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Betsy Merrell's NPI number?
- Betsy Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265475636, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Betsy Merrell's specialty?
- Betsy Merrell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Betsy Merrell located?
- Betsy Merrell's practice location on file with NPPES is 611 5th Ave W Ste B, Hendersonville, NC 28739.
- What is Betsy Merrell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Betsy Merrell is (828) 698-3301.
- Does Betsy Merrell accept Medicare?
- Betsy Merrell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Betsy Merrell's NPI active?
- Yes — Betsy Merrell's NPI (1265475636) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.