Frank Merritt, M.D.
NPI 1952690604 · Hospitalist Physician · Aurora, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Frank Merritt, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Aurora, CO (NPI 1952690604).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952690604
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR.0053814 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
308 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 145 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 80 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 49 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $78–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 13001 E 17th PlUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine GmeAurora, CO 80045-2570Phone: (303) 724-6031
- 13001 E 17th PlUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine GmeAurora, CO 80045-2570Phone: (303) 724-6031
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-04
- Last updated
- 2018-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Frank Merritt's NPI number?
- Frank Merritt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952690604, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Frank Merritt's specialty?
- Frank Merritt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Frank Merritt located?
- Frank Merritt's practice location on file with NPPES is 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045-2545.
- What is Frank Merritt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Frank Merritt is (720) 848-0000.
- Does Frank Merritt accept Medicare?
- Frank Merritt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Frank Merritt's NPI active?
- Yes — Frank Merritt's NPI (1952690604) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.