DR. CURTIS JAMES MERRITT D.O.
NPI 1174834196
Internal Medicine in Decatur, TX

Q: What is Curtis Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Curtis Merritt is 1174834196. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2010.

Q: What is Curtis Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Curtis Merritt was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 June 24, 2010PECOS Enrolled

74.84/100

CMS Quality Rating

609 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DECATUR, TX 76234(940) 626-2430(940) 626-2431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Aug 25, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Curtis James Merritt D.o. NPPES

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

DR. CURTIS JAMES MERRITT D.O. (NPI 1174834196) is an individual internal medicine provider in Decatur, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q5868) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Danville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174834196

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CURTIS JAMES MERRITTCredential: D.O.

Location Address609 MEDICAL CENTER DRDecatur, TX 76234-3836

Mailing Address609 Medical Center DrDecatur, TX 76234-3836 · (940) 626-2430 · Fax (940) 626-2431

Phone(940) 626-2430

Fax(940) 626-2431

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 24, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1174834196 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q5868

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

609 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Decatur, TX 76234

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1142 S Main St, Internal Medicine ResidencyDanville, VA 24541-2922 · Phone (434) 799-3859

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Curtis James Merritt D.o. 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

81 services39 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

54 services30 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

33 services32 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

32 services29 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76234 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

74.84/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

79.54

Improvement Activities

Cost

35.94

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

5 suppliers40 claims44 services$15.17 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

5 suppliers40 claims44 services$67.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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