Active NPI 1861489379 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Raymond Weldon Merrell , MD

Urology • Yakima, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Raymond Merrell, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Yakima, WA. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University in 1974, Dr. Merrell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2500 RACQUET LN.

Dr. Merrell is affiliated with Yakima Urology At Memorial Tr and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, established patient outpatient office visit, ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2500 Racquet Ln
Ste 100

Yakima, WA 989026114

Telephone 5092493900

Fax 5095739539

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Yakima Urology Associates Pllc Facility NPI 1770570152

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Yakima, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

52 Yrs +22.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 29.2 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

9 Specialists

Practicing in Yakima, WA (351 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

22.2% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

70.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merrell (52 Years) 52 Yrs

Yakima Specialty Average (29.2 Years) 29.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2020)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	213	171	$17.00	$3.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	153	$136.00	$76.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	115	$199.00	$111.06
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	114	102	$67.00	$10.59
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	75	67	$14.00	$2.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	44	35	$427.00	$82.17
74021 X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views	27	23	$122.00	$41.65
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	14	14	$363.00	$116.79
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	11	11	$427.00	$80.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	410	279	$17.00	$3.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	235	183	$199.00	$109.55
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	202	161	$67.00	$12.92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	198	157	$136.00	$75.13
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	151	124	$14.00	$2.94
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	59	52	$427.00	$82.92
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	33	30	$363.00	$105.76
74021 X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views	29	24	$122.00	$40.85
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	18	18	$260.00	$147.57
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	15	$3644.87	$622.20
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	15	15	$175.00	$4.52
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	13	11	$42.00	$11.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	746	465	$17.00	$3.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	427	313	$136.00	$72.87
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	365	260	$67.00	$16.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	319	255	$199.00	$107.30
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	237	175	$14.00	$2.91
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	94	80	$427.00	$84.09
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	90	13	$726.00	$213.01
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	52	42	$363.00	$111.84
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	45	45	$260.00	$145.55
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	44	12	$45.00	$20.68
74021 X-ray of abdomen, minimum of 3 views	43	40	$122.00	$39.21
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	26	22	$93.00	$27.45
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	24	16	$306.00	$63.63
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	21	18	$42.00	$12.78
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	16	$81.00	$44.14
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	16	13	$111.00	$28.81
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	16	16	$175.00	$4.72
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation	14	12	$275.00	$75.10
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$287.00	$164.73
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$203.00	$108.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	842	525	$16.00	$4.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	540	383	$132.00	$71.78
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	393	280	$65.00	$19.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	372	286	$193.00	$104.75
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	289	215	$13.00	$2.90
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	125	95	$414.00	$102.51
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	110	11	$705.00	$208.72
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	79	66	$352.00	$112.97
74020 Imaging of abdomen	50	40	$118.00	$36.48
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	49	13	$297.00	$63.15
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals	38	31	$41.00	$10.96
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	34	25	$90.00	$23.20
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	27	$252.00	$143.41
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	27	24	$169.63	$6.65
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$383.00	$129.92
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	18	15	$582.00	$169.85
71020 X-ray of chest, 2 views, front and side	16	15	$108.00	$28.00
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	15	$3704.13	$582.15
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	14	$3018.00	$847.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$197.00	$107.37
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$725.00	$152.12

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License WA 025209MD00018258

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

1881408 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Pin

340010369 (WA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare Pin

340011806 (WA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Yakima Urology At Memorial Tr

2500 Racquet Ln, Yakima, WA 989026114

Phone: 5092493910

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

12 Associated Practitioners

Esther Mccorkindale , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

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Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Matthew Uhlman , MD

Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Eric Lauer , MD

Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Brian Cox , MD

Urology

NPI 1215034111

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Thorner , DO

Urology

NPI 1275795445

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Walter Lovern , MD

Urology

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active June 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 02, 2016

Registered at 2500 RACQUET LN, STE 100, YAKIMA, WA 989026114 (Tel: 5092493900)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 02, 2016

Registered at 2500 RACQUET LN, STE 100, YAKIMA, WA 989026114 (Tel: 5092493900)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 02, 2016

Recorded as RAYMOND MERRELL, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 02, 2016

Urology (License #025209MD00018258 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 29, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861489379

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 29, 2005

Last Update: June 02, 2016

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

2500 Racquet Ln, Ste 100

Yakima, WA 989026114

Phone: 5092493900

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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