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BRET ALLEN MERRITT CRNA
NPI 1780627703
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Marble Falls, TX

Active since June 14, 2006
810 W HIGHWAY 71, MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654(830) 201-7100(830) 201-7336 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 25, 2022, Jun 9, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Bret Allen Merritt Crna NPPES

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

BRET ALLEN MERRITT CRNA (NPI 1780627703) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Marble Falls, Texas, licensed in Texas (618407) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780627703
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRET ALLEN MERRITTCredential: CRNA
Location Address810 W HIGHWAY 71Marble Falls, TX 78654-8602
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-8800
Phone(830) 201-7100
Fax(830) 201-7336
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2022
✔ NPI 1780627703 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 · 618407
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.
810 W HIGHWAY 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654
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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, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Bret Allen Merritt Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Bret Merritt reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC
31 mi
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1598724304 (512) 343-2292
Emergenchealth PLLC
153 mi
Anesthesiology
4100 INTERNATIONAL PLZ STE 800
Fort Worth, TX 76109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,612 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1467970897 (972) 861-1270
Youngs Professional Services LLC
385 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 ANDRE ST, SUITE 300
New Iberia, LA 70563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 282 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922178599 (337) 364-9225
Cpr Anesthesia, Inc
730 mi
Anesthesiology
3000 S JAMAICA CT STE 140
Aurora, CO 80014
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Colorado enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326436353 (303) 755-3201

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.
75 services74 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.
33 services33 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.
16 services16 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.
15 services15 patients

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.

JOHN A MURPHY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
DR. DUSAN DAMJANOVIC M.D.
Anesthesiology
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
DR. JACK F. LAY JR. M.D.
Anesthesiology
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
DR. LAUREN BIEDERMANN WALLS MD
Anesthesiology
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
ANDRIA HILLMAN RN, BSN, MSN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
DR. KEVIN R SHELLY M.D.
Anesthesiology
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000
SARA K BROWNING CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-7100
ITHZEL YURIDIA SOLIS
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
810 W HIGHWAY 71
MARBLE FALLS, TX 78654
Burnet County (830) 201-8000

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 Bret Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bret Merritt is 1780627703. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Bret Merritt located?

Bret Merritt practices at 810 W Highway 71, Marble Falls, TX 78654. The listed phone number is (830) 201-7100.

What is Bret Merritt's specialty?

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

Is Bret Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bret Merritt is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bret Merritt's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bret Merritt reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX), Emergenchealth PLLC (Fort Worth, TX), Youngs Professional Services LLC (New Iberia, LA) and Cpr Anesthesia, Inc (Aurora, CO). 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 Bret Merritt's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bret Merritt accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Bret 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 Bret Merritt was last updated on January 25, 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.