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JOHN A MERRITT CRNA
NPI 1700805314
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Dickinson, TX

Active since July 18, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
65.74/100
CMS Quality Rating
3810 HUGHES CT, DICKINSON, TX 77539(936) 639-3036(936) 639-3064 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About John A Merritt Crna NPPES

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

JOHN A MERRITT CRNA (NPI 1700805314) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Dickinson, Texas, licensed in Texas (048168) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is affiliated with Houston Physicians' Hospital and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700805314
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN A MERRITTCredential: CRNA
Location Address3810 HUGHES CTDickinson, TX 77539-6205
Mailing AddressPo Box 800129Dallas, TX 75380-0129 · (888) 324-7432 · Fax (972) 528-5309
Phone(936) 639-3036
Fax(936) 639-3064
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2021
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1700805314 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 048168
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
3810 HUGHES CT, Dickinson, TX 77539
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid003398702TX
Other82690UTX · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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

John A Merritt Crna 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 ID8224298567
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120324000057

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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 injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
91 services77 patients
Anesthesia for nerve destruction procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01940
This is a procedure where anesthesia is applied to numb specific nerves in your lower back. Using imaging guidance, the doctor can accurately locate these nerves through the skin. This is done to alleviate pain by disrupting nerve signals. It's a safe and effective method.
27 services25 patients
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection procedure, prone position 01992
Anesthesia for nerve block and injection is a procedure to numb specific areas, reducing pain. You'll be positioned face-down (prone) for optimal access to the treatment area. The anesthetic is injected near the nerve, blocking pain signals to the brain.
25 services22 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of neck or upper back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01937
This procedure involves administering anesthesia to numb the neck or upper back area. This helps in carrying out procedures like injection, drainage, or aspiration on the spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement, enhancing safety and effectiveness.
22 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope 01400
Anesthesia for a knee joint procedure or exam using an endoscope involves administering medication to numb the area or put you in a sleep-like state. This ensures you don't feel pain during the procedure. The endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, allows the doctor to view the knee joint internally without making large incisions.
17 services17 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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Houston Physicians' Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670008
Location333 N Texas AvenueWebster, TX 77598 · Harris County
Emergency services

Altus Houston Hospital, LP

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670135
Location6011 W Sam Houston Pkwy SouthHouston, TX 77072 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77539 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
$131.16 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $32.79 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

65.74/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.34
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

KEVIN D JOHNSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (936) 639-3036
DICKINSON SURGERY CENTER, L.L.C.
Clinic/Center
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (281) 337-7001
RJJ SERVICES PLLC
Anesthesiology
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (936) 639-3036
TEXAS UNITED ANESTHESIA PLLC
Anesthesiology
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (936) 639-3036
JOHN R COOK CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (936) 639-3036
TEXAS UNITED ANESTHESIA PLLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3810 HUGHES CT
DICKINSON, TX 77539
Galveston County (936) 639-3036

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 John Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Merritt is 1700805314. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is John Merritt located?

John Merritt practices at 3810 Hughes Ct, Dickinson, TX 77539. The listed phone number is (936) 639-3036.

What is John Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is John Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Merritt 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.

What insurance does John Merritt accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list John 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.

Is John Merritt affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Merritt is affiliated with Houston Physicians' Hospital and Altus Houston Hospital, LP.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Merritt was last updated on December 15, 2021. 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.