Physician Profile
Merrilee R. Brandt, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Brandt
Merrilee R. Brandt, M.D. practices general surgery in Centralia, IL. Merrilee is a 1989 graduate of University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal). Merrilee is also listed as specializing in surgery and specialist. Medicare claims data shows Merrilee provided 1,248 services to 419 patients. The services billed most often include injection, propofol, 10 mg, injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, and injection, ondansetron hydrochloride, per 1 mg. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942243811.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (618) 436-5200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1054 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR SUITE 125
Centralia, IL 62801
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within General Surgery 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
- Appendicitis
- Breast cancer
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Thyroid nodules
Anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Anal fistula
- Hemorrhoids
- Perianal abscess
- Rectal prolapse
Appendix, bowel, and emergency
- Diverticulitis
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Peritonitis
Gallbladder and biliary
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Biliary dyskinesia
Hernia and abdominal wall
- Belly-button hernia
- Femoral hernia
- Groin hernia
- Hiatal hernia
- Incisional hernia
- Ventral hernia
Skin and soft tissue
- Epidermoid cyst
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Lipoma
- Skin and soft-tissue abscess
- Soft-tissue mass
Abdominal
- Enlarged spleen
Abdominal wall
Breast
- Benign breast disease
- Breast abscess
- Gynecomastia
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bleeding Stomach Ulcer
- Bowel Fistula
- Gastroparesis
- Swallowing difficulties
Emergency surgery
- Perforated bowel
Endocrine
- Adrenal gland tumor
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid cancer
Gastrointestinal
- Bowel obstruction
Hernia
- Diaphragmatic hernia
- Sports Hernia
- Strangulated Hernia
Infections
- Flesh-Eating Infection
Lymphatic
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Oncology
- Colon cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Appendectomy
- Breast biopsy
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair surgery
- Lumpectomy
Bowel and emergency abdominal
- Colon resection
- Exploratory laparoscopy
- Exploratory laparotomy
- Repair of perforated peptic ulcer
- Small-bowel resection
- Surgery for bowel obstruction
- Surgical drainage of abdominal abscess
- Surgical lysis of adhesions
Gallbladder and appendix
- Gallbladder removal
Hernia repair
- Laparoscopic groin-hernia repair
- Robotic hernia repair
Skin and soft tissue
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Lipoma removal
- Removal of a soft-tissue mass
Abdominal surgery
- Spleen removal
Abdominal wall
- Abdominal Muscle Separation Repair
Access and nutrition
- Jejunostomy feeding-tube placement
Anorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Drainage of anal abscess
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Rubber-band ligation of hemorrhoids
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Biopsy
- Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast surgery
- Axillary lymph-node dissection
- Excisional biopsy of a breast mass
- Mastectomy
- Sentinel lymph-node biopsy
Breast Surgery
- Male Breast Reduction
Colorectal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
Colorectal surgery
- Colostomy Surgery
- Ileostomy Surgery
- Ostomy reversal
Digestive procedures
- Achalasia Surgery
- Acid reflux surgery
Endocrine surgery
- Partial Thyroid Removal
Gastrointestinal
- Feeding tube placement
Hernia surgery
- Sports hernia surgery
Skin & Soft Tissue
- Cyst Removal
Surgical Oncology
- Complex skin lesion excision
Surgical procedures
- Chemo port removal
Vascular Access
- Central line placement
- Chemo port placement
Wound care
- Wound cleaning and debridement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,248 services · 419 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery | Procedure | 38900 |
17 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm | Procedure | 38525 |
16 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Partial removal of breast | Procedure | 19301 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
15 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
15 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
15 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
16 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
12 | Less often than most peers in General Surgery |
| Injection, propofol, 10 mg | Drug given | J2704 |
444 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
240 | As often as other peers in General Surgery |
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.
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.
Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Merrilee R. Brandt?
Merrilee R. Brandt is a general surgeon in Centralia, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “General Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Merrilee R. Brandt's address?
Merrilee R. Brandt is listed at 1054 Martin Luther King Dr Suite 125, Centralia, IL 62801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Merrilee R. Brandt?
The number on file is (618) 436-5200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Merrilee R. Brandt?
Merrilee R. Brandt's National Provider Identifier is 1942243811. 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 Merrilee R. Brandt train?
Merrilee R. Brandt attended University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal), graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Merrilee R. Brandt have?
Merrilee R. Brandt has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Merrilee R. Brandt perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Merrilee R. Brandt performs procedures including imaging of lymph nodes during surgery, biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm and partial removal of breast; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Merrilee R. Brandt's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Merrilee R. Brandt. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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