Physician Profile
Faisal Merchant, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Merchant
Faisal Merchant, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Clearwater, FL specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Faisal trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. Medicare claims data shows Faisal provided 4,923 services to 2,656 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens, and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (727) 216-0700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1330 S FORT HARRISON AVE
Clearwater, FL 33756
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
- Thyroid nodules
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
- Tongue-Tie Release
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,923 services · 2,656 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
439 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
283 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
19 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
40 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
692 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin | Treatment | 95024 |
494 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test for allergy using allergenic extract | Treatment | 95004 |
481 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
188 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
184 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 otolaryngology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other otolaryngology specialists in Clearwater 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Faisal Merchant?
Faisal Merchant is an otolaryngology (ent) in Clearwater, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Faisal Merchant's address?
Faisal Merchant is listed at 1330 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Faisal Merchant?
The number on file is (727) 216-0700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Faisal Merchant?
Faisal Merchant's National Provider Identifier is 1427276849. 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 Faisal Merchant train?
Faisal Merchant attended University of Miami, Lm Miller School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Faisal Merchant have?
Faisal Merchant has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Faisal Merchant perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Faisal Merchant performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Faisal Merchant's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Faisal Merchant. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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