Christopher Allen Merkel, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Greenville, SC

Christopher Allen Merkel, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Greenville, South Carolina. He graduated from nursing school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice Prisma Health University Medical Group and his current practice location is 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (864) 522-3700.

Christopher Allen Merkel is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number APRN1962) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1619914249.

Contact Information

Christopher Allen Merkel, CRNA
7 Independence Pt Ste 300,
Greenville, SC 29615-4569
(864) 522-3700
(864) 522-3705

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Provider's Profile

Full NameChristopher Allen Merkel
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience27 Years
Location7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher Allen Merkel graduated from nursing school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619914249
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/25/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951393008
  • Enrollment ID: I20040331000370

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher Allen Merkel such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619914249NPI-NPPES
576007863OtherSCAETNA
P00213627OtherSCMEDICARE RAILROAD
576007863OtherSCBCBS OF SC
576007863OtherSCUHC
20031911OtherSCSELECT HEALTH GROUP
20031927OtherSCIND SELECT HEALTH
576007863OtherSCCIGNA
576007863OtherSCBLUE CHOICE
AN1259MedicaidSC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered APRN1962 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Prisma Health Hillcrest HospitalSimpsonville, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Prisma Health University Medical Group83259509832206

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher Allen Merkel allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePrisma Health University Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295763217
PECOS PAC ID: 8325950983
Enrollment ID: O20031103000238
Entity NameGreenville Health System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1568532513
PECOS PAC ID: 8123938131
Enrollment ID: O20031212000723
Entity NamePrisma Health-upstate
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649726738
PECOS PAC ID: 5698063162
Enrollment ID: O20161222000767

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher Allen Merkel is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher Allen Merkel, CRNA
300 E Mcbee Ave Fl 4,
Greenville, SC 29601-2842

Ph: (864) 522-8603
Christopher Allen Merkel, CRNA
7 Independence Pt Ste 300,
Greenville, SC 29615-4569

Ph: (864) 522-3700

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Greenville, SC

Paul Derek Street, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: 864-522-3700    Fax: 864-522-3705
Ashley Ann Alguire,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: 864-522-3700    Fax: 864-522-3705
Mr. J Ross Thomas, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7 Independence Pt Ste 300, Greenville, SC 29615
Phone: 864-522-3700    Fax: 864-522-3705
George R Sweet, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 701 Grove Rd, Anesthesia Dept, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864-455-7111    
Jennifer Webb George, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864-455-7111    Fax: 864-455-6441
Amanda Tipton Larson, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864-522-2286    
Tyler Withrow,
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 701 Grove Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Phone: 864-455-7000    

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