Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Merrell, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Otolaryngology Physician · Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician · Grand Junction, CO

  • NPI 1134330434
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2643 Patterson RD, Suite 503
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 245-2400
fax (970) 242-9092

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 13, 2012
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Colorado #46295 · Ohio #57006963

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134330434. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
645
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$83,672
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 224 146 $92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 112 112 $115
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 63 27 $196
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 52 50 $130
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 41 41 $170
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 40 38 $136
70486 Ct scan of face without contrast 29 29 $140
31256 Incision of nasal sinus using an endoscope 17 17 $140
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 15 15 $46
30802 Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages 14 14 $114

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Grand Junction Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$547
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 6 $157.14
Genzyme Corporation 5 $92.25
Tactile Systems Technology INC 4 $81.91
Medtronic, INC. 1 $62.19
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 2 $38.12
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC 2 $32.61
Kls-Martin L.P. 1 $28.71
Organogenesis INC. 1 $18.59
Aerin Medical INC. 1 $17.92
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $17.57

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$547

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
383
Patients
138
Total drug cost
$48,903
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 58 42 $810
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 49 23 $684
Omeprazole Generic 47 15 $392
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 32 11 $1,240
Nortriptyline Hcl Generic 30 0 $374
Prednisone Generic 24 22 $92
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 22 0 $215
Ofloxacin Generic 21 12 $684
Azelastine Hcl Generic 20 0 $1,031
Montelukast Sodium Generic 18 0 $158

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Merrell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Merrell practices Otolaryngology Physician in Grand Junction, CO.
Where does Dr. James Merrell practice?
Dr. James Merrell practices at 2643 Patterson RD, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Office phone: 9702452400.
What is Dr. James Merrell's NPI?
Dr. James Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134330434, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Merrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Merrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Merrell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.