Quick answers
- Does Bradley G. Merritt accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bradley G. Merritt 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 Bradley G. Merritt see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 456 Original Medicare patients and 1,768 services for Bradley G. Merritt. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bradley G. Merritt's NPI number?
- 1578785002. 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 Bradley G. Merritt, 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 | 456 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,768 |
| Different services or procedures | 65 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)423 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)197 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)164 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)156 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)133 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 cholesterol73%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease23%
Hospitals where Bradley G. Merritt works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bradley G. Merritt 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.
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Bradley G. Merritt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 410 Market StChapel Hill, NC 27516
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bradley G. Merritt as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578785002 |
| 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