Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Christopher A. Merkel work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher A. Merkel at 1 hospital: Prisma Health Hillcrest Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Christopher A. Merkel see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Greenville, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Christopher A. Merkel's specialty?
- Medicare lists Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) as the primary specialty.
- Does Christopher A. Merkel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher A. Merkel 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 Christopher A. Merkel?
- (864) 232-7338, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Christopher A. Merkel's NPI number?
- 1619914249. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Christopher A. Merkel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher A. Merkel at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Prisma Health Hillcrest HospitalSimpsonville, SC · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 420037
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher A. Merkel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 125 Halton Rd, Suite 200Greenville, SC 29607 (864) 232‑7338
- 7 Independence Pt, Suite 300Greenville, SC 29615 (864) 522‑3700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher A. Merkel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Prisma Health University Medical Group2,493 clinicians in the group
- Gastroenterology Associates, PA57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Carolina →
Other nurse anesthetists in Greenville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Greenville, SC — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619914249 |
| 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