DR. CHRISTOPHER HOWELL MERRITT M.D.
NPI 1174660211
Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine in Boston, MA
About Dr. Christopher Howell Merritt M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER HOWELL MERRITT M.D. (NPI 1174660211) is an individual pediatric emergency medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (1024900) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Christopher Howell Merritt M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Christopher Merritt reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Boston, MA 02118
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
Providence, RI 02905
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
- 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
BOSTON, MA 02118
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 Christopher Merritt's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Merritt is 1174660211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2007.
Where is Christopher Merritt located?
Christopher Merritt practices at 840 Harrison Ave Fl 1, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (617) 414-4991.
What is Christopher Merritt's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0204X.
Is Christopher Merritt enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Christopher Merritt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Christopher Merritt's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Christopher Merritt reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Child Health Foundation Of Boston, Inc. (Boston, MA) and Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI). 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 Christopher Merritt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Christopher Merritt accept?
Health plans from WellSense Health Plan list Christopher 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 Christopher Merritt was last updated on August 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.
# Dr. Christopher Howell Merritt, M.D. · NPI 1174660211
Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician in Boston, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since January 30, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1174660211 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** January 30, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Emergency Medicine · taxonomy 2080P0204X
- **State license:** 1024900 (Massachusetts)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 840 HARRISON AVE FL 1, Boston, MA 02118-2905
- **Phone:** (617) 414-4991
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Child Health Foundation Of Boston, Inc. (NPI 1619969920, Boston, MA); Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (NPI 1174484216, Providence, RI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 21, 2025
- **Other identifiers:** Other 0070607981 (RI); Medicaid 2163276 (MA); Medicaid CM73322 (RI)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1174660211) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.