VERNON E MERCHANT III MD
NPI 1497796833
Anesthesiology in Greenville, SC

Q: What is Vernon Merchant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernon Merchant is 1497796833. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Q: What is Vernon Merchant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernon Merchant was last updated on February 2, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

67 CREEKSIDE PARK CT, GREENVILLE, SC 29615(864) 242-4602(864) 242-0129 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Vernon E Merchant Iii Md NPPES

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

VERNON E MERCHANT III MD (NPI 1497796833) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Greenville, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (20647) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497796833

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameVERNON E MERCHANT IIICredential: MD

Location Address67 CREEKSIDE PARK CTGreenville, SC 29615-4810

Mailing Address1 Independence Pt Ste 212Greenville, SC 29615-4536 · (864) 797-6308

Phone(864) 242-4602

Fax(864) 242-0129

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2018

✔ NPI 1497796833 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 20647

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

67 CREEKSIDE PARK CT, Greenville, SC 29615

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Vernon E Merchant Iii Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2668652777

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110207000768

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 12

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.

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922

Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.

43 services43 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity 00537

Anesthesia for a procedure to assess heart electrical activity helps ensure comfort and relaxation. It involves administering medication that either numbs a specific area or makes you sleep temporarily. This allows doctors to safely examine your heart's electrical signals without causing discomfort.

31 services30 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

30 services30 patients

Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926

Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.

26 services26 patients

Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530

Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902

Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790

Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.

16 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520

Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810

Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.

14 services14 patients

Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410

Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.

11 services11 patients

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Spartanburg, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420033

Location1413 John B White Sr Blvd Suite DSpartanburg, SC 29306 · Spartanburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Simpsonville, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420037

Location741 South East Main StreetSimpsonville, SC 29681 · Greenville County

Emergency services

Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420078

Location701 Grove RoadGreenville, SC 29605 · Greenville County

Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420086

Location1330 Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220 · Richland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Patewood Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, SC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420102

Location175 Patewood DriveGreenville, SC 29615 · Greenville County

Birthing friendly

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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