DR. MERLIN THOMAS CURRY MD, EMT-P
NPI 1811334907
Emergency Medicine in Sells, AZ

Active since May 29, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION HEALTH CARE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, SELLS, AZ 85634(520) 383-7200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Merlin Thomas Curry Md, Emt-p NPPES

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

DR. MERLIN THOMAS CURRY MD, EMT-P (NPI 1811334907) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Sells, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (51631) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Tucson, and is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811334907
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MERLIN THOMAS CURRYCredential: MD, EMT-P
Location AddressTOHONO O'ODHAM NATION HEALTH CARE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTSells, AZ 85634
Mailing Address350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711-2602 · (520) 873-5429
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOregon Health Sciences University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMay 29, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 23, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMay 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1811334907 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 51631
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
TOHONO O'ODHAM NATION HEALTH CARE, Sells, AZ 85634

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1350 N Wilmot RdTucson, AZ 85711-2602 · Phone (520) 873-5429

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

Dr. Merlin Thomas Curry Md, Emt-p 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 ID42514432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160204001807
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Merlin Curry reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Health Service
HIGHWAY 86, MILEPOST 84
Sells, AZ 85634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 268 clinicians in this Medicare group
Public Health, Federal
FEDERAL ROUTE 15, MILEPOST 12
Sells, AZ 85634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
Same address
Public Health or Welfare
HIGHWAY 86 AT TOPAWA ROAD
Sells, AZ 85634
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
Public Health, Federal
7900 S J STOCK RD
Tucson, AZ 85746
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 286 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
5700 E HIGHWAY 90
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 239 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 2

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
15 services15 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
14 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85634 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
$85.89 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $21.47 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

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 Merlin Curry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Merlin Curry is 1811334907. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 29, 2013.

Where is Merlin Curry located?

Merlin Curry practices at Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care Emergency Department, Sells, AZ 85634. The listed phone number is (520) 383-7200.

What is Merlin Curry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Merlin Curry enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Merlin Curry 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 Merlin Curry's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Merlin Curry reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Ton San Simon Health Center (Sells, AZ), Ton Santa Rosa Health Center (Sells, AZ), Ton Sells Hospital (Sells, AZ), Ton San Xavier Health Center (Tucson, AZ), Ies Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ) and 1 more organization, 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 Merlin Curry's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Merlin Curry accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Merlin Curry 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 Merlin Curry was last updated on May 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.