Merick Kirshner, MD
NPI 1831183870 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Merick Kirshner, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1831183870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831183870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25272 (AZ)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
674 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 Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 234 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 92 | $125 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 76 | $160 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 50 | $697 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $121 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,332 across 47 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3805 E. Bell RdSuite 3100Phoenix, AZ 85032Phone: (602) 867-8644Fax: (602) 795-5698
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-25
- Certified
- 2021-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Merick Kirshner's NPI number?
- Merick Kirshner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831183870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Merick Kirshner's specialty?
- Merick Kirshner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Merick Kirshner located?
- Merick Kirshner's practice location on file with NPPES is 2777 E Camelback Rd Ste 200, Phoenix, AZ 85016-4352.
- What is Merick Kirshner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Merick Kirshner is (602) 952-0002.
- Does Merick Kirshner accept Medicare?
- Merick Kirshner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Merick Kirshner's NPI active?
- Yes — Merick Kirshner's NPI (1831183870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.