Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Merritt Bern, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · Roanoke, VA

  • NPI 1720066483
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3 Riverside Cir, Carilion Clinic Gastroenterolgy Riverside 3
Roanoke, VA 240164955
(540) 224-5170
fax (540) 985-9418
Additional location
11104 Parkview Circle Dr Ste 310
Fort Wayne, IN 468451733
(260) 266-5230
fax (260) 266-5238

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2018
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Indiana #01080690A · Virginia #0101040654
Medicaid
VA #006097839

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720066483. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
466
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$55,856
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 112 109 $126
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 100 97 $88
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 62 46 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 61 61 $168
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 26 25 $124
43255 Control of bleeding of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 24 23 $170
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 24 21 $48
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 23 21 $156
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 21 21 $226
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 13 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Roanoke Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Merritt Bern's medical specialty?
Dr. Merritt Bern practices Gastroenterology Physician in Roanoke, VA.
Where does Dr. Merritt Bern practice?
Dr. Merritt Bern practices at 3 Riverside Cir, Roanoke, VA 240164955. Office phone: 5402245170.
What is Dr. Merritt Bern's NPI?
Dr. Merritt Bern's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720066483, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Merritt Bern accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Merritt Bern accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Merritt Bern commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.