2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1457457475 MD
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AUDREA MERCHANT, MD

Psychiatry Physician in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 197 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$283.64
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD filed 4,303 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, prescribing 90% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$283.64
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

4,303 Top 8% higher than 92% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AUDREA MERCHANT, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/16/2006

NPI 1457457475

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,303 315% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Tennessee

1. Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Psychiatry Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 240 W TYRONE RD, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830, with a listed phone of (865) 482-1076. NPI 1457457475 was issued on 09/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERCHANT most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,303 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 197 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $426K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

240 W TYRONE RD
OAK RIDGE, TN 37830

Provider Details

NPI 1457457475
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/16/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AUDREA MERCHANT, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$284

Largest payer

E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 4,303 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,303
Total Claims
$426K
Total Drug Cost
197
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,228
Total Day Supply
184,167
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$268K
Generic Drug Cost
$157K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.48
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 85, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What AUDREA MERCHANT, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Alprazolam
524
Clonazepam
293
Lamotrigine
242
Duloxetine Hcl
186
Lorazepam
177
Diazepam
159
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
148
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
139
Escitalopram Oxalate
137
Zolpidem Tartrate
136

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How AUDREA MERCHANT, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's 4,303 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MERCHANT.

Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's specialty?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in OAK RIDGE, Tennessee. Credentials: MD.
How much does AUDREA MERCHANT, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AUDREA MERCHANT, MD wrote 4,303 Medicare Part D claims totaling $426K in drug costs for 197 beneficiaries.
Where is AUDREA MERCHANT, MD located?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD is located at 240 W TYRONE RD, OAK RIDGE, TN, 37830. Phone: (865) 482-1076.
What is AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's NPI number?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457457475, issued on 09/16/2006.
Does AUDREA MERCHANT, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $268K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AUDREA MERCHANT, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AUDREA MERCHANT, MD accept Medicare?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,303 Part D claims and 197 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's credentials?
AUDREA MERCHANT, MD's NPI is 1457457475 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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