Ryan Maxwell Meral, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY, PAIN MANAGEMENT

(734) 936-4000Ann Arbor, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ryan Maxwell Meral, MD has been part of the Ann Arbor medical community since 2015 in group practice. He graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine in 2015 and has 11+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 28 Pain Medicine providers in MISee all Pain Medicine in Ann Arbor11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 378dNPPES updated 2025-04-22 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5000

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

22.64%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+17.5 pts)

22.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

281

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

22

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

53

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
37%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+3%)35%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
30%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%
GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.6k received from industry

10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ryan Maxwell Meral's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.85 / 1.00

High vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    University of Florida College of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 21, 2025

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.

Taxonomy: 208VP0014X

Education & Training

University of Florida College of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3621 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1633

Differs from practice location

Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Ryan Maxwell Meral

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ryan Maxwell Meral for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ann Arbor 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 Ryan Maxwell Meral

Dr. Meral is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 936-4000.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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