Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Vernon E. Merchant Iii work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Vernon E. Merchant Iii at 5 hospitals: Prisma Health Baptist, Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital, Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital and Prisma Health Patewood Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Vernon E. Merchant Iii see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC and Greer, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Vernon E. Merchant Iii's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Vernon E. Merchant Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vernon E. Merchant Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Vernon E. Merchant Iii?
- (803) 296-5137, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Vernon E. Merchant Iii's NPI number?
- 1497796833. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Vernon E. Merchant Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vernon E. Merchant Iii at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Greenville Memorial HospitalGreenville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420078
- Prisma Health Greer Memorial HospitalGreer, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420033
- Prisma Health Hillcrest HospitalSimpsonville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420037
- Prisma Health Patewood HospitalGreenville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420102
Practice locations
Addresses where Vernon E. Merchant Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1330 Taylor StColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 296‑5137
- 67 Creekside Park CtGreenville, SC 29615 (864) 522‑3700
- 701 Grove RdGreenville, SC 29605
- 830 S Buncombe RdGreer, SC 29650 (864) 455‑2455
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vernon E. Merchant Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497796833 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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