John Merritt, FNP-C
NPI 1942885777 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lufkin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Merritt, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lufkin, TX (NPI 1942885777).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942885777
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1029723 (TX)
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
5 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
591 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 | 182 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 133 | $75 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 83 | $89 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 78 | $14 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 54 | $108 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 196 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 172 | 73 |
| Gabapentin | 169 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 | 61 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 128 | 57 |
| Furosemide | 124 | 48 |
| Lisinopril | 113 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 across 1 record (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
- 2021-03-12
- Last updated
- 2024-06-24
- Certified
- 2024-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Merritt's NPI number?
- John Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942885777, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Merritt's specialty?
- John Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is John Merritt located?
- John Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Medical Center Blvd, Lufkin, TX 75904-3173.
- What is John Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Merritt is (936) 699-3161.
- Does John Merritt accept Medicare?
- John Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — John Merritt's NPI (1942885777) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.