Physician Profile
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Merrick I. Ross, M.D. practices general surgery in Houston, TX. Merrick is also listed as specializing in surgery of the hand. Medicare claims data shows Merrick provided 472 services to 457 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (713) 792-6161
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD
Houston, TX 77030
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
472 services · 457 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
67 |
| Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node | Procedure | 38792 |
48 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
38 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm | Procedure | 11603 |
36 |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
28 |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of neck | Procedure | 38510 |
26 |
| Removal of cancer skin growth of body, arms, or legs, more than 4.0 cm | Procedure | 11606 |
21 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, each additional 5.0 cm or less | Procedure | 13122 |
15 |
| Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of groin | Procedure | 38531 |
14 |
| Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 13121 |
14 |
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 general surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other general surgeons in Houston 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Ross?
Dr. Ross is a general surgeon in Houston, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “GENERAL SURGERY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ross's address?
Dr. Ross is listed at 1515 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ross?
The number on file is (713) 792-6161. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Ross?
Dr. Ross's National Provider Identifier is 1528154549. 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 Dr. Ross train?
Dr. Ross attended Other, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Ross have?
Dr. Ross has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Ross perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ross performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery, injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node and biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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