John Merriman, MD
NPI 1659875805 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Merriman, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1659875805).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659875805
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.145449 (OH)
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
8 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
449 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 93 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $92 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 68 | $92 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 | 42 | $24 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance27096 | 37 | $92 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 114 | 34 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 90 | 29 |
| Pregabalin | 69 | 20 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 20 |
| Celecoxib | 40 | 13 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 18 |
| Methocarbamol | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$332 across 3 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
- 2018-03-22
- Last updated
- 2022-12-05
- Certified
- 2022-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Merriman's NPI number?
- John Merriman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659875805, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Merriman's specialty?
- John Merriman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Merriman located?
- John Merriman's practice location on file with NPPES is 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-7232.
- What is John Merriman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Merriman is (216) 444-2200.
- Does John Merriman accept Medicare?
- John Merriman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Merriman's NPI active?
- Yes — John Merriman's NPI (1659875805) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.