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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1487600821 M.D.
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Internal Medicine Physician in Sealevel, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 137 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$13.85
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Homer Merrick, M.D. filed 2,755 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Sealevel, North Carolina, prescribing 89% generic.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $13.85
- 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.
Homer Merrick, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,755 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Homer Merrick, M.D. 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 Homer Merrick, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,755 1% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Homer Merrick, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 458 HWY 70 EAST, Sealevel, NC, 28577, with a listed phone of (252) 225-1134. NPI 1487600821 was issued on 05/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,755 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 137 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $202K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1487600821 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 05/26/2006 |
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 Homer Merrick, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$14
Largest payer
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
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
Homer Merrick, M.D. - brand share 11.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,755 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.
2,755
Total Claims
$202K
Total Drug Cost
137
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 5,156
- Total Day Supply
- 150,937
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $156K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (1.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 58
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 45% female / 55% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 31, 65-74: 49, 75-84: 39, 85+: 18
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Homer Merrick, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Alprazolam
Alprazolam
157 claims
- Omeprazole
Omeprazole
117 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
95 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
80 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
76 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
73 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
65 claims
- Cyclobenzaprine Hcl 62
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
62 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 157 |
| Omeprazole | 117 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 80 |
| Lisinopril | 76 |
| Gabapentin | 73 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 65 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 62 |
| Furosemide | 56 |
| Lorazepam | 55 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Homer Merrick, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Homer Merrick, M.D.'s 2,755 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in North Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Merrick.
Dr. Ana Abaroa-Salvatierra
M.D.
Pollocksville, NC
Dr. Naa Deisa Abbey
MD
Shelby, NC
Dr. Hanie Abdel Masih
D.O.
Rockingham, NC
Dr. Rami Abdo
MD
Durham, NC
Dr. Farhath Abdul Kareem
MD
Cary, NC
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Merrick, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Sealevel, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Homer Merrick, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Homer Merrick, M.D. wrote 2,755 Medicare Part D claims totaling $202K in drug costs for 137 beneficiaries.
Where is Homer Merrick, M.D. located? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D. is located at 458 HWY 70 EAST, Sealevel, NC, 28577. Phone: (252) 225-1134.
What is Homer Merrick, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487600821, issued on 05/26/2006.
Does Homer Merrick, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $156K in brand drug costs.
Does Homer Merrick, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Homer Merrick, M.D. had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Homer Merrick, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Homer Merrick, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Omeprazole, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Homer Merrick, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,755 Part D claims and 137 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Homer Merrick, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Homer Merrick, M.D.'s NPI is 1487600821 with credentials M.D.. 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 (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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