Clint Merritt, M.D.
NPI 1275910192 · Surgery Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Surgical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clint Merritt, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1275910192).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275910192
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 88708 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
11 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
249 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy Or Removal of Deep Lymph Nodes of Underarm38525 | 43 | $211 |
| Injection of Radioactive Material for X-Ray Identification of Lymph Node38792 | 43 | $15 |
| Imaging of Lymph Nodes During Surgery38900 | 43 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 38 | $204 |
| Partial Removal of Breast19301 | 27 | $609 |
| Simple Complete Removal of Breast19303 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 56 | 52 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 42 | 42 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 41 | 39 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 25 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 22 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$279 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
- 2015-04-29
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clint Merritt's NPI number?
- Clint Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275910192, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clint Merritt's specialty?
- Clint Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clint Merritt located?
- Clint Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1831 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31904-8915.
- What is Clint Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clint Merritt is (706) 320-8660.
- Does Clint Merritt accept Medicare?
- Clint Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clint Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — Clint Merritt's NPI (1275910192) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.