# Christopher M Merrick, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/christopher-merrick-md-1942566419
NPI: 1942566419
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Christopher M Merrick, MD is a pulmonary disease based in Buena Vista, CO practicing at Salida Hospital District with NPI 1942566419 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Pulmonary Disease
- Secondary specialties: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2012
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1942566419 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1942566419))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Salida Hospital District
- Address: 28374 County Rd, Buena Vista, CO, 812119158
- Phone: (719) 395-9048
- Group practice size: 95 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is listed in the following insurance carriers’ published networks and plan directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 20 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 14 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 4 plans
- [Kaiser Permanente Colorado](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/kaiser-permanente-colorado) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [Ambetter](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/ambetter) — 0 plans
- [Anthem BCBS Colorado](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/anthem-bcbs-colorado) — 0 plans

To verify a specific plan covers Christopher M Merrick, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1942566419).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 30 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $698.

Largest disclosed payer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP ($277 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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