DONALD M MERRILL MD
NPI 1679555494
Anesthesiology in Aurora, CO

Active since November 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
12605 E 16TH AVE, AURORA, CO 80045(720) 848-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Donald M Merrill Md NPPES

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

DONALD M MERRILL MD (NPI 1679555494) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Aurora, Colorado, licensed in Colorado (49090) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679555494
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDONALD M MERRILLCredential: MD
Location Address12605 E 16TH AVEAurora, CO 80045-2545
Mailing AddressPo Box 110429Aurora, CO 80042-0429
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateNovember 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023
✔ NPI 1679555494 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CO · 49090✔ Licensed in KS · 04-30584✔ Licensed in MO · 2004007001✔ Licensed in IL · 036-167122
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.
12605 E 16TH AVE, Aurora, CO 80045

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1250 NE Newberry, Suite 202Lee's Summit, MO 64086-4533 · Phone (816) 389-4137 · Fax (816) 389-4140
Location 21775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068-1143 · Phone (847) 723-2210 · Fax (847) 723-3532

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Donald M Merrill 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 ID2567437072
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100830000420, I20250407001707
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Donald Merrill reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
8000 E MAPLEWOOD AVE STE 120
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 971 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9395 CROWN CREST BLVD
Parker, CO 80138
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
230 FOAL CIRCLE
Edwards, CO 81632
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
4021 AVENUE B
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 61 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
816 22ND AVE STE 100
Kearney, NE 68845
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Nebraska enrollment
  • 187 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
2720 STONE PARK BLVD
Sioux City, IA 51104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
610 8TH ST SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mercy Medical Center
  • 387 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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 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.
48 services48 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
42 services42 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.
40 services39 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids

Acute Care Hospitals · Cedar Rapids, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number160079
Location701 10th Street SECedar Rapids, IA 52403 · Linn County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Lukes Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sioux City, IA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160146
Location2720 Stone Park BoulevardSioux City, IA 51104 · Woodbury County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

97.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Pharmacist
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
12605 E 16TH AVE
AURORA, CO 80045

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 Donald Merrill's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Merrill is 1679555494. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 17, 2005.

Where is Donald Merrill located?

Donald Merrill practices at 12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045. The listed phone number is (720) 848-0000.

What is Donald Merrill's specialty?

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

Is Donald Merrill enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Merrill is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Donald Merrill's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Donald Merrill reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Us Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado Inc. (Greenwood Village, CO), Guardian Anesthesia Services, Inc (Parker, CO), Anesthesia Partners Of Colorado (Edwards, CO), Northstar Anesthesia Of Nebraska LLC (Scottsbluff, NE), Bryan Hospital Kearney (Kearney, NE) and 2 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 Donald Merrill's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Donald Merrill accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Donald Merrill 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.

Is Donald Merrill affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Merrill is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids and St Lukes Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Merrill was last updated on November 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.