2026 NPPES data Specialist NPI 1215915426 MD
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JOHN MERRICK, MD

Specialist in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. 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
146
Medicare Part D claims · 82 beneficiaries · Specialist avg: 1K
Industry payments
$53.61
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JOHN MERRICK, MD is a Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 146 claims across 82 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $53.61 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JOHN MERRICK, MD filed 146 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JOHN MERRICK, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/06/2006

NPI 1215915426

Primary specialty

Specialist

High-volume

69,658 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

146 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,474

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Specialist compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Specialist share within Wisconsin

1. Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Specialist share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Specialist) — 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).

JOHN MERRICK, MD is a Specialist provider practicing in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1215915426. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JOHN MERRICK, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Specialist provider holding MD credentials at 1110 OAK RIDGE DR, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54701, with a listed phone of (715) 514-2550. NPI 1215915426 was issued on 01/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MERRICK 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 146 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 82 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.3%. 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.

Specialist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 69,658 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,474 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

1110 OAK RIDGE DR
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701

Provider Details

NPI 1215915426
Specialty Specialist
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/06/2006

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 JOHN MERRICK, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Galderma Laboratories, L.P.

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

146
Total Claims
$1K
Total Drug Cost
82
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
146
Total Day Supply
668
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
53 (36.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
85

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.30
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cephalexin
77
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
36
Tramadol Hcl
12

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

Specialist Overview

How JOHN MERRICK, MD fits within the Specialist landscape nationally.

69,658
Specialist Providers in US
55
States with Specialist
1,474
Avg Claims per Provider

JOHN MERRICK, MD's 146 claims are below the specialty average of 1,474.

Nearby Specialist Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JOHN MERRICK, MD's specialty?
JOHN MERRICK, MD specializes in Specialist and practices in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does JOHN MERRICK, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JOHN MERRICK, MD wrote 146 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1K in drug costs for 82 beneficiaries.
Where is JOHN MERRICK, MD located?
JOHN MERRICK, MD is located at 1110 OAK RIDGE DR, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54701. Phone: (715) 514-2550.
What is JOHN MERRICK, MD's NPI number?
JOHN MERRICK, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215915426, issued on 01/06/2006.
Does JOHN MERRICK, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JOHN MERRICK, MD had 53 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 36.3%.
How many Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 69,658 Specialist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Specialist provider writes 1,474 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JOHN MERRICK, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JOHN MERRICK, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JOHN MERRICK, MD accept Medicare?
JOHN MERRICK, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 146 Part D claims and 82 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JOHN MERRICK, MD's credentials?
JOHN MERRICK, MD's NPI is 1215915426 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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