Surgeon profile
Christopher Merrell, M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · N Charleston, SC 29406NPI 1720049182
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.
547 Medicare cases/yr
422 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transforaminal Epidural Injection — Lumbar CPT 64483 | 441 | ▼ -25% | 336 |
| Radiofrequency Ablation — Lumbar Facet CPT 64635 | 74 | ▲ +6% | 69 |
| Spinal Cord Stimulator — Trial Lead CPT 63650 | 32 | ▲ +23% | 17 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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