Quick answers
- Does Merrill M. Ahrens accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Merrill M. Ahrens 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 Merrill M. Ahrens see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 215 Original Medicare patients and 541 services for Merrill M. Ahrens. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Merrill M. Ahrens's NPI number?
- 1194839225. 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 Merrill M. Ahrens, 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 patients | 215 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 541 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)209 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)18 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 blood pressure65%
- High cholesterol59%
- Arthritis40%
- Depression28%
- Anxiety28%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Merrill M. Ahrens works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Merrill M. Ahrens 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.
- Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380007
- Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380017
Practice locations
Addresses where Merrill M. Ahrens is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1130 NW 22nd Ave, Suite 220Portland, OR 97210 (503) 413‑8988
- 1200 NW 23rd AvePortland, OR 97210 (503) 413‑7074
- 2800 N Vancouver Ave, Suite 230Portland, OR 97227 (503) 413‑4340
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Merrill M. Ahrens as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Clinics LLC713 clinicians in the group
- Legacy Emanuel Hospital and Health Center238 clinicians in the group
- Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center191 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Clinics LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1194839225 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians