Christopher Merrick, M.D.
NPI 1942566419 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Colorado Springs, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Merrick, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Colorado Springs, CO (NPI 1942566419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942566419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 53572 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,302 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 | 285 | $129 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 137 | $207 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 132 | $116 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Gas Dilution Or Washout94727 | 104 | $46 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 101 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 72 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 166 | 44 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 121 | 45 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 30 | — |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 30 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$698 across 30 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 (3)
- 525 Bob Peters Grv Ste 302Colorado Springs, CO 80909-4533Phone: (719) 365-5134Fax: (719) 365-8060
- 1000 Rush DrSalida, CO 81201-9627Phone: (719) 530-2000
- 16222 W US Highway 24 Ste 210Woodland Park, CO 80863-8763Phone: (719) 686-2832Fax: (719) 686-2833
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-09
- Last updated
- 2021-05-06
- Certified
- 2021-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Merrick's NPI number?
- Christopher Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942566419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Merrick's specialty?
- Christopher Merrick is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Merrick located?
- Christopher Merrick's practice location on file with NPPES is 1725 E Boulder St Ste 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5756.
- What is Christopher Merrick's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Merrick is (719) 471-1069.
- Does Christopher Merrick accept Medicare?
- Christopher Merrick is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Merrick's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Merrick's NPI (1942566419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.