Tyler Branch Merrill, MD
Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck
Tyler Branch Merrill is a Plastic Surgery Within the Head & Neck specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 8 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Tyler Branch Merrill, MD specializes in otolaryngology, serving patients in Little Rock, AR in group practice. He has been practicing since 2018 — over 8 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 662dNPPES updated 2024-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4301 W Markham St # 543, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better13.74%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)
13.74% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
36
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
84
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
182
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $8k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
16 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 Tyler Branch Merrill's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 30, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
8 years in practice
Established
An otolaryngologist with additional training in plastic and reconstructive procedures within the head, face, neck and associated structures, including cutaneous head and neck oncology and reconstruction, management of maxillofacial trauma, soft tissue repair and neural surgery. The field is diverse and involves a wide age range of patients, from the newborn to the aged. While both cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries are practiced, there are many additional procedures which interface with them.
Taxonomy: 207YX0007X
Mailing address
4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144026
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Tyler Branch Merrill for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Little Rock 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 Tyler Branch Merrill
NPI records show Dr. Merrill as active with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 686-5878.
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 Tyler Branch Merrill
Practice Location
4301 W Markham St # 543, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Mailing Address
4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
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