George Merritt, DPM
NPI 1710940861 · Podiatrist · Tallahassee, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Merritt, DPM is a Podiatrist provider in Tallahassee, FL (NPI 1710940861).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710940861
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PO1303 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service 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
1,530 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 367 | $88 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 327 | $32 |
| Injection Into Tendon Or Ligament20550 | 180 | $58 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 179 | $108 |
| X-Ray of Foot, 2 Views73620 | 145 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 137 | $125 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 223 | 175 |
| Terbinafine Hcl | 111 | 100 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 108 | 93 |
| Methylprednisolone | 94 | 80 |
| Celecoxib | 86 | 52 |
| Meloxicam | 74 | 47 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | 40 | 19 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$361 across 6 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
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2015-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Merritt's NPI number?
- George Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710940861, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Merritt's specialty?
- George Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is George Merritt located?
- George Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 1866 Buford Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
- What is George Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Merritt is (850) 878-6998.
- Does George Merritt accept Medicare?
- George Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — George Merritt's NPI (1710940861) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.