Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vernon Merchant, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Greenville, SC

  • NPI 1497796833
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
67 Creekside Park CT
Greenville, SC 296154810
(864) 242-4602
fax (864) 242-0129
Mailing address
1 Independence PT Ste 212
Greenville, SC 296154536

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 2, 2018
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #20647

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497796833. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
175
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$18,110
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 44 44 $110
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 40 40 $77
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 20 20 $57
00520 Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 17 17 $124
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 16 16 $161
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 13 13 $114
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 13 13 $160
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 12 12 $67

In context: peer comparison

Among 57 peers in Greenville Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$78
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $51.90
Medtronic, INC. 1 $25.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$78

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vernon Merchant's medical specialty?
Dr. Vernon Merchant practices Anesthesiology Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Vernon Merchant practice?
Dr. Vernon Merchant practices at 67 Creekside Park CT, Greenville, SC 296154810. Office phone: 8642424602.
What is Dr. Vernon Merchant's NPI?
Dr. Vernon Merchant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497796833, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vernon Merchant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vernon Merchant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vernon Merchant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy (HCPCS 01922); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (HCPCS 01810). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.