Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Merkel, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1619914249
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7 Independence PT Ste 300
Greenville, SC 296154569
(864) 522-3700
fax (864) 522-3705
Additional location
701 Grove RD, 2Nd Floor Anesthesia Dept
Greenville, SC 296055611
(864) 455-7111
Mailing address
300 E McBee Ave Fl 4
Greenville, SC 296012842

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 25, 2022
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #APRN1962
Medicaid
SC #AN1259

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619914249. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
95
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$8,718
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 27 27 $68
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 27 27 $68
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 21 21 $160
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 20 20 $85

In context: peer comparison

Among 171 peers in Greenville Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Christopher Merkel's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Merkel practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Christopher Merkel practice?
Dr. Christopher Merkel practices at 7 Independence PT Ste 300, Greenville, SC 296154569. Office phone: 8645223700.
What is Dr. Christopher Merkel's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Merkel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619914249, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Merkel accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Merkel 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 upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.