Homer Merrick, M.D.
NPI 1487600821 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sealevel, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Homer Merrick, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sealevel, NC (NPI 1487600821).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487600821
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9900101 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
519 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 153 | $123 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 92 | $60 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 89 | $83 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 71 | $18 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 70 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 201 | 27 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 31 |
| Omeprazole | 123 | 33 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 109 | 34 |
| Lorazepam | 89 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 85 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2017-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Homer Merrick's NPI number?
- Homer Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487600821, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Homer Merrick's specialty?
- Homer Merrick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Homer Merrick located?
- Homer Merrick's practice location on file with NPPES is 458 Hwy 70 East, Sealevel, NC 28577-0458.
- What is Homer Merrick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Homer Merrick is (252) 225-1134.
- Does Homer Merrick accept Medicare?
- Homer Merrick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Homer Merrick's NPI active?
- Yes — Homer Merrick's NPI (1487600821) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.