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- 500 15Th Ave S, Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59405
About Christopher Merchant
Christopher S. Merchant, P.A. C is a physician assistant based in Great Falls, MT. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 225 Medicare patients across 250 services. The services billed most often include replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis, and x-ray of knee, 1-2 views. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417999814.
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (406) 455-3650
- Email not available
Practice Locations
500 15TH AVE S SUITE 1
Great Falls, MT 59405
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
250 services · 225 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
95 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
48 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | Imaging | 73560 |
37 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 4
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Great Falls 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 8
Providers in MT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Christopher S. Merchant?
Christopher S. Merchant is a physician assistant in Great Falls, MT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Merchant's address?
Christopher S. Merchant is listed at 500 15Th Ave S Suite 1, Great Falls, MT 59405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Christopher S. Merchant?
The number on file is (406) 455-3650. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Christopher S. Merchant's NPI number?
Christopher S. Merchant's National Provider Identifier is 1417999814. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Christopher S. Merchant train?
Christopher S. Merchant attended Other, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Christopher S. Merchant been practicing?
Christopher S. Merchant has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Christopher S. Merchant perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Christopher S. Merchant performs procedures including replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 1-2 views and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Christopher S. Merchant confirmed this information?
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