Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Merrill, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1679555494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Additional location
250 Ne Newberry, Suite 202
Lee's Summit, MO 640864533
(816) 389-4137
fax (816) 389-4140
Additional location
1775 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 600681143
(847) 723-2210
fax (847) 723-3532
Mailing address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 29, 2023
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Colorado #49090 · Kansas #04-30584 · Missouri #2004007001 · Illinois #036-167122

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679555494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
39
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$3,901
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 15 15 $115
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $98
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 12 12 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 55 peers in Aurora Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 28. This provider delivers 1.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$34
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $18.06
Janssen Biotech, INC. 1 $16.05

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$34

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Merrill's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Merrill practices Anesthesiology Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Donald Merrill practice?
Dr. Donald Merrill practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Donald Merrill's NPI?
Dr. Donald Merrill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679555494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Merrill accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Merrill accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Merrill commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.