Surgeon profile
Michael Merrick, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Tyler, TX 75701NPI 1558590976
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
231 Medicare cases/yr
228 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbar Laminectomy CPT 63047 | 81 | ▼ -11% | 80 |
| Lumbar Fusion — Posterior CPT 22612 | 53 | ▼ -18% | 52 |
| Lumbar Fusion — Combined (TLIF/PLIF) CPT 22633 | 51 | ▲ +34% | 51 |
| Cervical Fusion (ACDF) CPT 22551 | 46 | ▲ +5% | 45 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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