Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Daniel Merrick, MD

Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1831166701
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Mailing address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 16, 2026
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0007X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0038032

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831166701. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
652
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$27,137
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 209 47 $37
G0452 Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report 121 106 $48
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 80 24 $28
88381 Preparation of specimen, manual 55 55 $24
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 37 34 $35
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 36 19 $27
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 34 32 $42
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 29 26 $145
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 29 26 $12
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 22 15 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Aurora Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician, average services per provider: 60. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Daniel Merrick's medical specialty?
Dr. Daniel Merrick practices Molecular Genetic Pathology (Pathology) Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Daniel Merrick practice?
Dr. Daniel Merrick practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Daniel Merrick's NPI?
Dr. Daniel Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831166701, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Daniel Merrick accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Merrick accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Daniel Merrick commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Molecular pathology procedure; physician interpretation and report (HCPCS G0452); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.