Shane Merchant, PA-C
NPI 1689001166 · Physician Assistant · Tyndall, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shane Merchant, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Tyndall, SD (NPI 1689001166).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689001166
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0887 (SD)
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
12 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
67 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 25 | $39 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 23 | $65 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 19 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $39–$65 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 48 | — |
| Potassium Chloride | 26 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | — |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 21 | — |
| Prednisone | 21 | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$29 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
- 2013-09-30
- Last updated
- 2020-08-25
- Certified
- 2020-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shane Merchant's NPI number?
- Shane Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689001166, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shane Merchant's specialty?
- Shane Merchant is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Shane Merchant located?
- Shane Merchant's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 W 16th Ave, Tyndall, SD 57066-2318.
- What is Shane Merchant's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shane Merchant is (605) 589-2188.
- Does Shane Merchant accept Medicare?
- Shane Merchant is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shane Merchant's NPI active?
- Yes — Shane Merchant's NPI (1689001166) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.