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Gastroenterology

Nathan A. Merriman, MD

Works at hospitals in Riverton, UT · Richfield, UT · Murray, UT · Utah

Summary

Dr. Nathan A. Merriman, MD is a gastroenterologist at 5169 S Cottonwood St, Suite 610, Murray, UT 84107. Phone: (801) 507-3630. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nathan A. Merriman had 103 Original Medicare patients and 209 services. NPI 1174686042. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nathan A. Merriman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nathan A. Merriman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan A. Merriman accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Nathan A. Merriman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 209 services for Nathan A. Merriman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nathan A. Merriman's NPI number?
1174686042. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Nathan A. Merriman, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients103
Services billed to Medicare209
Different services or procedures20
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)28 services
  3. Study of esophagus to assess movement (91010)27 services
  4. Monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode (91037)25 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)23 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure69%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Depression36%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%

Hospitals where Nathan A. Merriman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathan A. Merriman at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Nathan A. Merriman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nathan A. Merriman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Ihc Health Services Inc3,960 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Murray

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Murray, UT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Ihc Health Services Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1174686042
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians