NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1275067654 DPM
Verify on CMS → Gerald Merritt, DPM
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Glendale, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 9,134 in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
186
Medicare Part D claims · 102 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 333
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$620.81
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Gerald Merritt, DPM filed 186 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in Glendale, Arizona, prescribing 93% generic.
- 186
- Part D claims, 2024
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- $620.81
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥34th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Gerald Merritt, DPM
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1275067654), first enumerated 04/12/2017.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 186 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$620.81 in reported industry payments (13 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1275067654 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
NPI-10 · ENUM-RECENT · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1275067654
- ENUM-RECENT 2017
- TAX-MID 9K Foot &
- RX-LIGHT 186
- BOOK-THIN 238 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Yury Gaydar · 2017
Gerald Merritt, DPM's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
186 ≥ 34th percentile 34% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Gerald Merritt, DPM?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Medicare Part D claims
186 44% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275067654 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist |
| Credentials | DPM |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/12/2017 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Gerald Merritt, DPM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Foot And Ankle Specialists OF Arizona PLLC
Glendale, AZ
Robert Neville And Associates PA
Shenandoah, TX
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Gerald Merritt, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$621
Largest payer
Stryker Corporation
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 · Generic-heavy
Gerald Merritt, DPM - brand share 7.0%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 186 2024 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 2024.
186
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
102
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 232.8
- Total Day Supply
- 4,567
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $43K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 26 (14.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 41
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.08
- Gender Split
- 61% female / 39% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 50, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Gerald Merritt, DPM prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
27 claims
- Diclofenac Potassium
Diclofenac Potassium
22 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
22 claims
- Clotrimazole-Betam…
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
16 claims
- Diclofenac Sodium
Diclofenac Sodium
16 claims
- Cephalexin
Cephalexin
13 claims
- Ciprofloxacin Hcl
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
13 claims
- Qutenza
Qutenza
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 27 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 22 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 22 |
| Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip | 16 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 16 |
| Cephalexin | 13 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 13 |
| Qutenza Capsaicin/Skin Cleanser | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview
How Gerald Merritt, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.
9,134
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
333
Avg Claims per Provider
Gerald Merritt, DPM's 186 claims are below the specialty average of 333.
Nationwide Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Merritt, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2017)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Merritt.
One of 238 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Dr. George Abdelmessieh
DPM
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Mahsa Agha Jafari
DPM
Glendale, AZ
Dr. Sarah Ahn
DPM
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Ohoud Alghuraibi
DPM
Yuma, AZ
Dr. Robert Andersen
DPM
Gilbert, AZ
Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gerald Merritt, DPM's specialty? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in Glendale, Arizona. Credentials: DPM.
How much does Gerald Merritt, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Gerald Merritt, DPM wrote 186 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 102 beneficiaries.
Where is Gerald Merritt, DPM located? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM is located at 18301 N 79TH AVE, Glendale, AZ, 85308. Phone: (623) 544-9090.
What is Gerald Merritt, DPM's NPI number? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275067654, issued on 04/12/2017.
Does Gerald Merritt, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
Does Gerald Merritt, DPM prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Gerald Merritt, DPM had 26 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.0%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 9,134 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 333 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Gerald Merritt, DPM prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Gerald Merritt, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Methylprednisolone, Diclofenac Potassium, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Gerald Merritt, DPM accept Medicare? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 186 Part D claims and 102 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Gerald Merritt, DPM's credentials? ▼
Gerald Merritt, DPM's NPI is 1275067654 with credentials DPM. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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