Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Merck, DO

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Pittsburgh, PA

  • NPI 1225088297
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 Bower Hill RD
Pittsburgh, PA 152431873
(412) 942-3340
Mailing address
804 Scott Nixon Memorial Dr
Augusta, GA 309072464

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2007
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OS012807
Medicaid
PA #0016411310001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225088297. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$5,812
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 20 20 $71
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 15 14 $64
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 15 15 $62
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 12 12 $64
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 11 11 $158

In context: peer comparison

Among 111 peers in this city , average services per provider: 32. This provider delivers 2.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$40
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $21.50
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $18.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$40

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Merck's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Merck practices Anesthesiology Physician in Pittsburgh, PA.
Where does Dr. Christopher Merck practice?
Dr. Christopher Merck practices at 1000 Bower Hill RD, Pittsburgh, PA 152431873. Office phone: 4129423340.
What is Dr. Christopher Merck's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Merck's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225088297, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Merck accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Merck accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Merck 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 other procedure on urinary system through urethra (HCPCS 00910). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.