Bradley Merk, MD
NPI 1740214881 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bradley Merk, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1740214881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740214881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036095131 (IL)
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
19 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
1,052 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 | 288 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 97 | $180 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 94 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 93 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 93 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Ankle, Minimum of 3 Views73610 | 84 | $37 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,561 across 11 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
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2021-04-27
- Certified
- 2021-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bradley Merk's NPI number?
- Bradley Merk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740214881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bradley Merk's specialty?
- Bradley Merk is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bradley Merk located?
- Bradley Merk's practice location on file with NPPES is 680 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611-4546.
- What is Bradley Merk's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bradley Merk is (312) 695-9797.
- Does Bradley Merk accept Medicare?
- Bradley Merk is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bradley Merk's NPI active?
- Yes — Bradley Merk's NPI (1740214881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.