Quick answers
- Does Sarah R. Merrison accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarah R. Merrison 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 Sarah R. Merrison see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 950 services for Sarah R. Merrison. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarah R. Merrison's NPI number?
- 1851541585. 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 Sarah R. Merrison, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 950 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions (98941)776 services
- Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions (98940)114 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety25%
- Depression24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarah R. Merrison is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 152 W Main StForest City, NC 28043 (828) 245‑0202
- 96 Walker StColumbus, NC 28722 (828) 894‑9910
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarah R. Merrison as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Chiropractic Plus of Rutherford County Inc3 clinicians in the group
- Carolina Chiropractic Plus of Polk County Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Chiropracticprimary
Other chiropractors in Forest City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest City, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Chiropractic Plus of Rutherford County Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CH |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851541585 |
| 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
- 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