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Gastroenterology

Raphael B. Merriman, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · Auburn, CA · Davis, CA … · California

Summary

Dr. Raphael B. Merriman, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109. Phone: (415) 600-0140. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Raphael B. Merriman had 399 Original Medicare patients and 1,065 services. NPI 1942258728. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Raphael B. Merriman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Raphael B. Merriman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raphael B. Merriman 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 Raphael B. Merriman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 1,065 services for Raphael B. Merriman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Raphael B. Merriman's NPI number?
1942258728. 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 Raphael B. Merriman, 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 patients399
Services billed to Medicare1,065
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients69

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)439 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)299 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)111 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)60 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)47 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 pressure74%
  • High cholesterol65%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Raphael B. Merriman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raphael B. Merriman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Raphael B. Merriman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Raphael B. Merriman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in California →

Other gastroenterologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in San Francisco →

Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942258728
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians