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ALEXANDER COLLEY MERRITT MD
NPI 1861132920
Internal Medicine in Fairbanks, AK

Active since March 29, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1650 COWLES ST, FAIRBANKS, AK 99701(907) 458-5178(907) 458-5180 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Alexander Colley Merritt Md NPPES

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

ALEXANDER COLLEY MERRITT MD (NPI 1861132920) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fairbanks, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (235060) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Savannah, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861132920
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameALEXANDER COLLEY MERRITTCredential: MD
Location Address1650 COWLES STFairbanks, AK 99701-5907
Mailing Address1650 Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701-5907 · (678) 314-5291
Phone(907) 458-5178
Fax(907) 458-5180
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 1, 2025
✔ NPI 1861132920 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AK · 235060
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1650 COWLES ST, Fairbanks, AK 99701
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14700 Waters AveSavannah, GA 31404-6220 · Phone (912) 350-8000

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

Alexander Colley Merritt 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 ID9638550692
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250714003990
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
27 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
18 services17 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99701 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
$168.20 typical visit price
range $71.33 – $222.64
Typical copayment $42.05 (range $17.83 – $55.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$128.73 typical visit price
range $21.84 – $181.48
Typical copayment $32.18 (range $5.46 – $45.37)
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.

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.

BANNER HEALTH
Pharmacy (Home Infusion Therapy Pharmacy)
1650 COWLES ST, DEPT 41B
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 458-5621
KATHERINE CLAWSON CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-8181
LAUREN PANTONE PT
Physical Therapist
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 458-5670
DR. NICHOLAS PAUL COSENTINO D.O
Internal Medicine
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 458-5358
BRIDGET HUMPHRIES MD
Anesthesiology
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (800) 945-9877
JERI A REID PA
Physician Assistant
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 458-5556
DR. JAMES W CAGLE JR. D.O.
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1650 COWLES ST, SUITE 280 NT
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 458-5178
DR. NATHAN JOSEPH KESSLER DO
Pediatrics
1650 COWLES ST
FAIRBANKS, AK 99701
Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 374-4546

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 Alexander Merritt's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alexander Merritt is 1861132920. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2022.

Where is Alexander Merritt located?

Alexander Merritt practices at 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701. The listed phone number is (907) 458-5178.

What is Alexander Merritt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Alexander Merritt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alexander 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alexander Merritt was last updated on July 1, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months 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.