Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Merrell, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1134115033
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 7 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
877 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 381032807
(901) 448-5893
fax (901) 448-5540
Additional location
1501 W Elk Ave
Elizabethton, TN 376432874
(423) 542-1300
Additional location
2000 Brookside Dr
Kingsport, TN 376604627
(423) 857-7000
Show 4 more locations
Additional location
300 MED Tech Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 376042277
(423) 283-0776
Additional location
400 N State of Franklin RD
Johnson City, TN 376046035
(423) 431-6111
Additional location
600 Akin CT
Franklin, TN 370645043
(615) 591-6944
Additional location
601 MED Tech Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 376042253
(423) 610-1020
Mailing address
1009 Novus Dr Ste 2
Johnson City, TN 376048237

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 22, 2023
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #MD25632
Medicaid
TN #3088072

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134115033. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
135
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$12,100
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 25 25 $79
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 21 21 $141
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 19 18 $60
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 18 18 $58
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 14 14 $153
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 13 13 $159
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 13 13 $42
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 12 12 $21

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in Memphis Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 41. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Merrell's medical specialty?
Dr. James Merrell practices Anesthesiology Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. James Merrell practice?
Dr. James Merrell practices at 877 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 381032807. Office phone: 9014485893.
What is Dr. James Merrell's NPI?
Dr. James Merrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134115033, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Merrell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Merrell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Merrell 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 procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (HCPCS 64415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.