Christopher Merchant, P.A. C
NPI 1417999814 · Physician Assistant · Great Falls, MT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Merchant, P.A. C is a Physician Assistant provider in Great Falls, MT (NPI 1417999814).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417999814
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A. C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 220 (MT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
250 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement of Knee Joint, Both Sides of Knee27447 | 95 | $168 |
| Replacement of Thigh Bone and Hip Joint With Prosthesis27130 | 48 | $174 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 37 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $55 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 22 | $39 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 217 | 138 |
| Celecoxib | 76 | 66 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 | 47 |
| Meloxicam | 50 | 42 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 22 | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 12 | — |
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 , 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.
$165 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
- 2006-06-11
- Last updated
- 2024-04-08
- Certified
- 2024-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Merchant's NPI number?
- Christopher Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417999814, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Merchant's specialty?
- Christopher Merchant is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Merchant located?
- Christopher Merchant's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 15th Ave S, Great Falls, MT 59405-4324.
- What is Christopher Merchant's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Merchant is (406) 455-3650.
- Does Christopher Merchant accept Medicare?
- Christopher Merchant is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Merchant's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Merchant's NPI (1417999814) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.