Christopher Michael Merrick, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Christopher Michael Merrick is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Colorado Springs, CO with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across CO can see Christopher Michael Merrick, M.D. in person in Colorado Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 2012 and has 14+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1725 E Boulder St Ste 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5756
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better34%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
526
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
798
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $802k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$698 received from industry
30 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Christopher Michael Merrick's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Board certified · May 5, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
14 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 2012)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 390331
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Christopher Michael Merrick
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Michael Merrick for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Colorado Springs required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Christopher Michael Merrick
Dr. Merrick is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Colorado Springs, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (719) 471-1069.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Christopher Michael Merrick
Practice Location
1725 E Boulder St Ste 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5756
Mailing Address
1725 E Boulder St Ste 204, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-5756
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