Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Barry Merrill, MD
Cardiovascular Disease · Boca Raton, FL
Practice pattern: Electrophysiology & Cardiac
— Practice combining electrophysiology and cardiac services
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Merrill from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Merrill
Dr. Barry Merrill is a cardiovascular disease specialist in Boca Raton, FL, with 20 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Merrill performed 7,394 Medicare services across 4,589 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Merrill received a total of $25,238 from 58 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1034 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in cardiovascular disease. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Merrill is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 20 years in practice
▲ Top 12% volume in FL
$25,238 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 85562 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,394
Medicare services
Top 12% in FL for cardiovascular disease
4,589
Unique beneficiaries
$88
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~370 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,522 | $94 | $132 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
1,188 | $11 | $16 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
828 | $65 | $83 |
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
592 | $6 | $9 |
| Technetium Tc-99m sestamibi diagnostic injection A diagnostic injection of technetium Tc-99m sestamibi used for imaging studies. |
420 | $89 | $119 |
| Regadenoson injection (Lexiscan) for heart stress test An injection of regadenoson, a medication used to stress the heart during diagnostic testing. |
380 | $43 | $95 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
354 | $152 | $202 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
231 | $106 | $137 |
| Remote monitoring of implantable heart rhythm device Evaluation of data transmitted remotely from an implantable cardiovascular monitor, such as a loop recorder or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, over a period up to 30 days. |
231 | $28 | $37 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram under physician supervision and review. |
214 | $50 | $75 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
211 | $345 | $451 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
193 | $131 | $178 |
| Remote cardiac rhythm monitor evaluation, up to 30 days Review and analysis of data from a remote cardiac rhythm monitoring system over a period of up to 30 days. |
167 | $20 | $30 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
151 | $11 | $52 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 107 | $195 | $320 |
| Remote pacemaker/defibrillator monitoring, 90 days Remote evaluation of a pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the last check. |
105 | $17 | $23 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
81 | $22 | $31 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
75 | $15 | $25 |
| Continuous external EKG monitoring, 48 hours to 7 days This procedure involves recording the heart's electrical activity continuously using an external device for a period exceeding 48 hours but not more than 7 days. |
74 | $10 | $13 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
48 | $470 | $652 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
34 | $3,504 | $4,426 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
25 | $20 | $25 |
| Heart ultrasound interpretation and report A professional review and written report of an ultrasound image of the heart. |
23 | $71 | $94 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
23 | $114 | $156 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
20 | $17 | $21 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
20 | $11 | $14 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 20 | $304 | $404 |
| Removal of subcutaneous heart rhythm monitor This procedure involves the removal of a heart rhythm monitor that has been implanted under the skin. It is a minor surgical intervention to extract the device. |
18 | $77 | $143 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
14 | $18 | $28 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 13 | $208 | $360 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
12 | $62 | $78 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
9.6% high complexity
18.2% medium
72.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$25,238
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,605/year across 7 years
Top 12% in FL for cardiovascular disease
58
Companies
1,034
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$25,113 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$125 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,336
2023
$3,192
2022
$3,405
2021
$3,035
2020
$1,559
2019
$3,279
2018
$7,432
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Abbott Laboratories
$4,568
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$2,160
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$2,072
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$1,781
ABIOMED
$1,583
Amgen Inc.
$1,579
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,207
PFIZER INC.
$1,173
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$859
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$663
HeartFlow, Inc.
$637
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$631
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$615
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$587
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$439
Boston Scientific Corporation
$377
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$353
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$327
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$312
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$300
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$238
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$230
Allergan Inc.
$199
ZOLL Circulation Inc
$198
Novo Nordisk Inc
$172
Medtronic, Inc.
$146
HEARTFLOW, INC.
$141
GENZYME CORPORATION
$139
Inari Medical, Inc.
$126
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$87
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$85
Kestra Medical Technology Services, Inc.
$80
CVRx, Inc.
$74
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc
$72
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$70
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$70
Penumbra, Inc.
$70
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$69
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$64
Philips North America LLC
$59
Braemar Manufacturing, LLC
$57
Getinge USA Sales, LLC
$55
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$51
Bardy Diagnostics, Inc.
$50
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
$49
AGEPHA Pharma FZ LLC
$43
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.
$41
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$37
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$34
Terumo Medical Corporation
$33
CHIESI USA, INC.
$33
ARALEZ PHARMACEUTICALS US INC.
$27
ATRICURE, INC.
$22
Amryt Pharma Holdings Ltd
$21
Akcea Therapeutics, Inc.
$21
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$20
Lundbeck LLC
$18
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$14
Top 3 companies account for 34.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $341 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Cardiologists within 10 mi
259
Per 100K population
17.2
County median income
$81,115
Nearest hospital
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Merrill is an electrophysiology & cardiac specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 12% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of FL peers, with 20 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Merrill experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Merrill performed 1,522 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Merrill receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Merrill received a total of $25,238 from 58 companies across 1,034 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Merrill's costs compare to other cardiologists in Boca Raton?
Dr. Merrill's average Medicare payment per service is $88. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Merrill) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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