BRIAN YANG MERRITT M.D.
NPI 1093045247
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Q: What is Brian Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Merritt is 1093045247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2010.

Q: What is Brian Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Merritt was last updated on January 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since January 11, 2010PECOS Enrolled

84.05/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 BAYLOR PLZ, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, M.S. 315, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 798-4661(713) 798-5838 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Brian Yang Merritt M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BRIAN YANG MERRITT M.D. (NPI 1093045247) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (BP10034556) and active in the NPI registry since January 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093045247

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X

Provider Legal NameBRIAN YANG MERRITTCredential: M.D.

Location Address1 BAYLOR PLZ, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, M.S. 315Houston, TX 77030-3411

Mailing Address9709 Casa Loma DrHouston, TX 77041-9005 · (713) 895-7566 · Fax (713) 895-7566

Phone(713) 798-4661

Fax(713) 798-5838

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 11, 2010

✔ NPI 1093045247 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X

License✔ Licensed in TX · BP10034556

Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

1 BAYLOR PLZ, Houston, TX 77030

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, CHRISTUS Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Brian Yang Merritt M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Brian Merritt reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Clear Lake Pathology Partners Ltd

0.2 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

6441 MAIN STREET
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
28 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1881757458 (713) 790-0500

Baylor College Of Medicine

0.2 mi

Family Medicine

1504 TAUB LOOP
Houston, TX 77030

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053352914 (713) 873-2000

Sagis, PLLC

7.4 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

4131 DIRECTORS ROW, 4131 DIRECTORS ROW
Houston, TX 77092

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
52 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548549066 (877) 697-2447

J S Wilkenfeld MD & Associates

7.7 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

4200 TWELVE OAKS PLACE
Houston, TX 77027

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
42 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1871630509 (713) 980-7900

Baylor College Of Medicine

15 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

4600 E SAM HOUSTON PKWY SOUTH
Pasadena, TX 77505

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
118 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316921026 (713) 378-8930

Alliance Pathology Consultants PA

25 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

300 KINGWOOD MEDICAL DRIVE, STE 100
Kingwood, TX 77339

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
35 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699707943 (281) 312-4000

Houston Pathology Associates

69 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

110 MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DR
Huntsville, TX 77340

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
38 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1952385676 (936) 291-4276

Professional Pathology Of Wyoming

1,090 mi

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

111 SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET
Casper, WY 82601

Reassigned Medicare billing, Wyoming enrollment
6 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1801181730 (307) 337-1670

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 88313

Special stained specimen slides are used to examine tissue samples. This involves applying special dyes to the tissue, which helps to highlight certain features under a microscope. The findings are then interpreted and a report is provided. This can aid in diagnosing various health conditions.

100 services20 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 88341

Special stained specimen slides are used to analyze tissue in detail. In this process, extra procedures may be needed for a more thorough examination. These involve applying special stains to the tissue on slides, enhancing specific elements for closer study.

93 services13 patients

Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue, manual, each additional multiplex stain procedure 88377

Microscopic genetic analysis of tissue is a detailed lab process that examines your cells' genetic material. If more than one stain procedure is needed, it's termed an 'additional multiplex stain procedure'. This helps to highlight different components within your cells, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

44 services12 patients

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305

A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.

41 services24 patients

Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 88342

This procedure involves the use of specially stained slides to examine tissue samples. The initial process involves obtaining a small tissue sample from your body. This sample is then placed on a slide and stained with special dyes to highlight different structures and elements. The stained slide is then examined under a microscope to help diagnose any potential health issues.

35 services22 patients

Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 88189

Flow cytometry is a method used to measure and analyze cells. It uses a beam of light to detect up to 16 or more markers on cells, helping to identify their type, function, or abnormalities. This technique aids in diagnosing various health conditions.

24 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

84.49

Improvement Activities

Cost

54.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

General Acute Care Hospital

1 BAYLOR PLZ, SUITE 022D
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-4620

MATTHEW CARROLL

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1 BAYLOR PLZ, BCM610
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 826-7372

DR. HOLLAND MANON KAPLAN MD

Hospitalist

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (940) 231-1879

SIDRAH SHAH MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-5928

MICHAEL AZAR MD (PLANNED 5/27/22)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (713) 798-6376

MICHELE ALEXIS CABEZA MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 824-0200

NATHANIEL GREY LOYD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (405) 834-5432

ANDREA ELIZABETH GULOY

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BAYLOR PLZ
HOUSTON, TX 77030

Harris County (832) 824-1170

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brian Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brian Merritt is 1093045247. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 11, 2010.

Where is Brian Merritt located?

Brian Merritt practices at 1 Baylor Plz Department Of Pathology, M.S. 315, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 798-4661.

What is Brian Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Brian Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brian Merritt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brian Merritt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brian Merritt reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Clear Lake Pathology Partners Ltd (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Sagis, PLLC (Houston, TX), J S Wilkenfeld MD & Associates (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Pasadena, TX) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brian Merritt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brian Merritt accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan and Molina Healthcare list Brian Merritt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brian Merritt was last updated on January 11, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.