Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Merrick, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Colorado Springs, CO
- NPI 1942566419
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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1725 E Boulder St Ste 204
Colorado Springs, CO 809095756
(719) 471-1069 - Additional location
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1000 Rush Dr
Salida, CO 812019627
(719) 530-2000 - Additional location
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16222 W US Highway 24 Ste 210
Woodland Park, CO 808638763
(719) 686-2832
fax (719) 686-2833 - Additional location
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525 Bob Peters Grv Ste 302
Colorado Springs, CO 809094533
(719) 365-5134
fax (719) 365-8060
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 6, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Colorado #DR.0059206 · Tennessee #53572
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942566419. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,591
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$161,982
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 427 | 217 | $127 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 234 | 138 | $117 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 172 | 89 | $205 | |
94727 |
Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | 136 | 117 | $45 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 136 | 117 | $59 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 76 | 70 | $28 | |
94060 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | 64 | 56 | $40 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 57 | 47 | $88 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 56 | 56 | $164 | |
94729 |
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | 48 | 48 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$698
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 12 | $276.61 | |
| Electromed, Inc. | 6 | $147.52 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. | 3 | $71.68 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $55.82 | |
| GENZYME CORPORATION | 1 | $28.69 | |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $23.62 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 1 | $20.90 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 1 | $19.88 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $19.79 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $17.77 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $16.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
585
Patients
107
Total drug cost
$384,760
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 196 | 46 | $211,747 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 66 | 25 | $2,313 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 57 | 18 | $38,386 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 37 | 0 | $24,018 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 32 | 0 | $563 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 29 | 18 | $138 |
| Azithromycin | Generic | 28 | 0 | $252 |
| Pirfenidone | Generic | 22 | 0 | $45,095 |
| Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $10,106 |
| Spiriva Handihaler (Tiotropium Bromide) | Brand | 20 | 0 | $16,163 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Merrick's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Merrick practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Colorado Springs, CO.
Where does Dr. Christopher Merrick practice?
Dr. Christopher Merrick practices at 1725 E Boulder St Ste 204, Colorado Springs, CO 809095756. Office phone: 7194711069.
What is Dr. Christopher Merrick's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Merrick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942566419, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Merrick accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Merrick accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Merrick commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.