Zahid Merchant, MD
NPI 1407267602 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zahid Merchant, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1407267602).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1407267602
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology 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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
265 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 44 | $54 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 39 | $28 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 35 | $251 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 32 | $42 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 23 | $13 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 17 | $48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$126 across 1 record (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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 5201 Harry Hines BlvdGraduate Medical EducationDallas, TX 75235-7708Phone: (214) 590-8058
- 5201 Harry Hines BlvdGraduate Medical EducationDallas, TX 75235-7708Phone: (214) 590-8058
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-12
- Last updated
- 2022-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zahid Merchant's NPI number?
- Zahid Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407267602, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zahid Merchant's specialty?
- Zahid Merchant is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Zahid Merchant located?
- Zahid Merchant's practice location on file with NPPES is 6606 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75240.
- What is Zahid Merchant's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zahid Merchant is (972) 233-1999.
- Does Zahid Merchant accept Medicare?
- Zahid Merchant is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zahid Merchant's NPI active?
- Yes — Zahid Merchant's NPI (1407267602) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.