Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Andrew Merritt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery · Renton, WA
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Consulting-driven
4011 TALBOT RD S, Renton, WA 98055
4256565060
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1720278344 verify on NPPES ↗
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. Merritt

Dr. Andrew Merritt is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Renton, WA, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Merritt performed 837 Medicare services across 570 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Merritt received a total of $59,461 from 9 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 62 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in orthopedic surgery. The majority of payments are for consulting, which typically reflects recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Merritt is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ Top 41% volume in WA $59,461 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
837
Medicare services
Top 41% in WA for orthopedic surgery
570
Unique beneficiaries
$134
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~46 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
Steroid injection (triamcinolone)
A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered.
 212 $1 $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.
 146 $102 $249
Knee X-ray, 3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures.
 102 $36 $103
Knee X-ray, 4 or more views
An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles.
 73 $40 $114
Knee X-ray, 1-2 views
An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 57 $31 $81
Total knee replacement 45 $1,067 $5,024
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views
An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures.
 41 $41 $105
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.
 35 $74 $175
MRI of leg joint, without contrast
A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye.
 34 $129 $1,206
Joint injection, major joint
Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space.
 33 $54 $210
Total hip replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the thigh bone and hip joint with artificial components.
 24 $1,103 $4,701
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.
 20 $130 $361
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.
 15 $70 $209
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.
8.2% high complexity
33.3% medium
58.4% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$59,461
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $8,494/year across 7 years
Top 9% in WA for orthopedic surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
9
Companies
62
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.

Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$54,928 (92.4%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$3,000 (5.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$1,534 (2.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$4,772
2023
$17,857
2022
$15,105
2021
$21,071
2020
$535
2019
$111
2018
$10

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$4,000
Invictus Surgical Incorporated
$772
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
MEDACTA USA, INC.
$37,133
Medacta USA, Inc.
$18,330
Arthrex, Inc.
$3,000
Invictus Surgical Incorporated
$772
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$111
Baxter Healthcare
$62
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$20
Owens & Minor Distribution, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AMISTEM · AMIStem · ATTUNE · FREESTYLE LIBRE · GMK SPHERE · GMK Sphere Revision System · Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor · MILAGRO · MOTO UNI · MOTO Uni · NEXT AR · NextAR Knee · Velys
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 →

The majority of payments (92%) are consulting fees, which typically reflect recognized clinical expertise sought by manufacturers. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for orthopedic surgery in WA.

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Geographic Context

Orthopedic surgeons within 10 mi
342
Per 100K population
15.1
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Merritt is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with consulting-driven industry engagement in the top 9% of WA peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Merritt experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Merritt performed 212 steroid injection (triamcinolone) 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. Merritt receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Merritt received a total of $59,461 from 9 companies across 62 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. Merritt's costs compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Renton?
Dr. Merritt's average Medicare payment per service is $134. 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. Merritt) 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →