Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Matthew Merrell, MD
Urology Physician · Daytona Beach, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Merrell
Dr. Matthew Merrell is an urology physician in Daytona Beach, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Merrell performed 3,988 Medicare services across 2,622 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Merrell received a total of $6,768 from 56 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 320 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in urology physician. 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. Merrell 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 29% volume in FL
$6,768 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,988
Medicare services
Top 29% in FL for urology physician
2,622
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~210 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
1,069 | $2 | $5 |
| 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. |
762 | $89 | $324 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
464 | $8 | $25 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
348 | $6 | $6 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
291 | $48 | $102 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
169 | $68 | $228 |
| 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. |
120 | $124 | $423 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
113 | $63 | $206 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
103 | $55 | $145 |
| Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg | 87 | $134 | $458 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
67 | $3 | $7 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
64 | $17 | $45 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
35 | $68 | $256 |
| Manual urinalysis with microscopic examination A urine test performed manually without automated equipment. The sample is examined under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
32 | $4 | $8 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
30 | $39 | $105 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
25 | $24 | $80 |
| Ureteral stent insertion via endoscope A flexible tube is inserted into the ureter using an endoscope to keep the passage open and allow urine to flow from the kidney to the bladder. |
24 | $118 | $398 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
24 | $113 | $285 |
| 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. |
23 | $106 | $342 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
21 | $47 | $158 |
| Ureteral stone crushing with stent insertion An endoscope is used to break up a stone in the ureter, followed by the placement of a stent to keep the ureter open. |
21 | $334 | $1,069 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
21 | $26 | $76 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
20 | $106 | $335 |
| Urethral dilation using endoscope A procedure to widen the urethra using a thin, lighted tube called an endoscope. This helps to open a narrowed urethral passage. |
17 | $113 | $389 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
14 | $72 | $282 |
| Imaging of urinary tract with contrast An imaging test of the urinary tract performed after a contrast agent is injected to enhance visibility of the structures. |
13 | $20 | $170 |
| Bladder irrigation and/or instillation This procedure involves flushing the bladder with fluid to clear it or introducing medication directly into the bladder. |
11 | $11 | $81 |
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.
1.1% high complexity
16.8% medium
82.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$6,768
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $967/year across 7 years
Top 31% in FL for urology physician
56
Companies
320
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
$6,733 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$35 (0.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$755
2023
$1,140
2022
$761
2021
$927
2020
$376
2019
$1,054
2018
$1,754
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$1,526
Coloplast Corp
$859
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$754
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$292
COLOPLAST CORP
$234
ABBVIE INC.
$192
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$189
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$180
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
$173
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$151
Allergan, Inc.
$142
PFIZER INC.
$123
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$114
Amgen Inc.
$105
Boston Scientific Corporation
$102
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$102
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$101
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$100
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$93
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$83
Allergan Inc.
$68
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$61
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$60
Cook Medical LLC
$60
Axonics Modulation Technologies, Inc.
$59
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$56
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$54
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$48
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$42
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.
$38
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$37
Axonics, Inc.
$34
NeoTract Inc.
$33
Tolmar, Inc.
$30
Omeros Corporation
$29
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$26
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$26
BAXTER HEALTHCARE
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$23
AbbVie, Inc.
$23
Endo USA, Inc.
$22
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$20
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Medtronic, Inc.
$19
Teleflex LLC
$17
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.
$17
IMMUNITYBIO, INC.
$16
CIVCO Medical Instruments
$15
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$15
ACCORD HEALTHCARE, INC.
$15
PRN Medical Services, LLC
$14
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$12
Augmenix, Inc.
$12
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$9
Top 3 companies account for 46.4% of total 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 $170 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Urology physicians within 10 mi
32
Per 100K population
5.6
County median income
$66,581
Nearest hospital
HALIFAX HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
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. Merrell is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 29% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 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. Merrell experienced with automated urinalysis?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Merrell performed 1,069 automated urinalysis 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. Merrell receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Merrell received a total of $6,768 from 56 companies across 320 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. Merrell's costs compare to other urology physicians in Daytona Beach?
Dr. Merrell's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Merrell) 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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