Christian Merrill, MD
NPI 1962899849 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Merrill, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1962899849).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962899849
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.40665 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
426 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $133 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 81 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 51 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 46 | $95 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 44 | $22 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 37 | $174 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | 66 | 48 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 64 | 58 |
| Methylprednisolone | 49 | 44 |
| Meloxicam | 47 | 22 |
| Methocarbamol | 33 | 26 |
| Tranexamic Acid | 28 | 27 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 23 | 22 |
| Cefadroxil |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-18
- Last updated
- 2020-07-31
- Certified
- 2020-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Merrill's NPI number?
- Christian Merrill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962899849, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Merrill's specialty?
- Christian Merrill is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Merrill located?
- Christian Merrill's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, AL 35205-1638.
- What is Christian Merrill's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Merrill is (205) 939-3699.
- Does Christian Merrill accept Medicare?
- Christian Merrill is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Merrill's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Merrill's NPI (1962899849) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.