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