Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ayub Merchant, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1871575175
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
125 Halton RD Ste 200
Greenville, SC 296073507
(864) 232-7338
Mailing address
Po Box 8676
Greenville, SC 296048676

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 20, 2024
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #15443
Medicaid
SC #PA1845

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871575175. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,617
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$145,163
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 384 176 $31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 251 203 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 164 143 $85
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 151 94 $62
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 115 85 $77
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 107 107 $113
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 103 103 $82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 94 94 $154
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 63 63 $237
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 43 43 $171

In context: peer comparison

Among 20 peers in Greenville Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,432
Transactions
72
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 26 $408.89
Janssen Biotech, INC. 9 $253.12
Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC 7 $113.57
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 6 $96.50
Lucid Diagnostics INC. 1 $76.55
Ardelyx, INC. 4 $67.19
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $66.87
Qol Medical, LLC 3 $66.22
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 4 $59.22
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $40.26
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $36.62
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $25.44
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $25.29
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $17.64
Genzyme Corporation 1 $17.60

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,417
Education
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
858
Patients
339
Total drug cost
$287,322
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 193 81 $3,132
Famotidine Generic 190 90 $2,855
Omeprazole Generic 123 56 $1,857
Sucralfate Generic 49 24 $2,847
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 48 22 $1,193
Colestipol Hcl Generic 36 16 $3,665
Esomeprazole Magnesium Generic 35 17 $1,541
Lactulose Generic 31 11 $822
Zenpep (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 27 0 $116,707
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 25 11 $29,415

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ayub Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Ayub Merchant practices Gastroenterology Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Ayub Merchant practice?
Dr. Ayub Merchant practices at 125 Halton RD Ste 200, Greenville, SC 296073507. Office phone: 8642327338.
What is Dr. Ayub Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Ayub Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871575175, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ayub Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ayub Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ayub Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.