Gerald Merrell, PA
NPI 1467400556 · Physician Assistant · Wilmington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerald Merrell, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Wilmington, NC (NPI 1467400556).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467400556
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102389 (NC)
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
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,677 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 436 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 432 | $72 |
| Psa (prostate Specific Antigen) Measurement, Total84153 | 210 | $18 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 206 | $10 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 60 | $4 |
| Testosterone (hormone) Level, Total84403 | 43 | $25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 547 | 172 |
| Finasteride | 169 | 54 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 52 | 16 |
| Trospium Chloride | 49 | — |
| Testosterone | 44 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 42 | 11 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 35 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$251 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 3009 Medical Plaza LnSouthport, NC 28461-5194Phone: (910) 362-8765
- 7420 Market StWilmington, NC 28411-9453Phone: (910) 686-2525
- 1960 S 16th StWilmington, NC 28401-6676Phone: (910) 343-9991
- 5145 S College RdWilmington, NC 28412-2207Phone: (910) 792-1144
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2021-05-27
- Certified
- 2021-05-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerald Merrell's NPI number?
- Gerald Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467400556, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerald Merrell's specialty?
- Gerald Merrell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Gerald Merrell located?
- Gerald Merrell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1814 New Hanover Medical Park Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403-5350.
- What is Gerald Merrell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerald Merrell is (910) 662-8765.
- Does Gerald Merrell accept Medicare?
- Gerald Merrell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerald Merrell's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerald Merrell's NPI (1467400556) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.