Dr. Christopher A. Merrell
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 18 years
- Graduated from: Ohio State University College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 2003
- Sole propriator: No
- NPI: 1720049182
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell M.D.
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
He is located at 2880 Tricom Street in N Charleston, SC 29406. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Bursitis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Nerve Damage, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Peripheral Nerve Injuries. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1720049182. Appointment can be made via the phone number (843) 797-5050. He is affiliated with 9 practices and 1 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell, being an physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Christopher A. Merrell.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Acute Pain
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Balance Issues
- Brain Damage
- Bursitis
- Car Accident Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Low Back Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Damage
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Pain Medication Management
- Painful Disorders
- Paraplegia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS)
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Physical Rehabilitation
- Pinched Nerve
- Post Amputation
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sciatica
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher A. Merrell
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Christopher A. Merrell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Network data as of May 7, 2024, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 29 plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Direction Bronze 1 | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 1 + Adult Vision | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Silver 2 | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Expanded Bronze | POS · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Gold | POS · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue Direction Standard Silver | POS · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Bronze 1 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| Blue VirtuConnect Silver 1 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 4 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Bronze 6 | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 1 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Gold 5 | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 14 + Adult Vision | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Silver 40 | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueEssentials Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 1 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Bronze 2 | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 1 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Gold 2 | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 1 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO HD Silver 2 | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Expanded Bronze | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Gold | PPO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| BlueExtend PPO Standard Silver | PPO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
First Choice Next
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 8 plans from First Choice Next
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Choice Next Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Premier | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Bronze Signature | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Premier | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Gold Signature | HMO · Gold | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Essential | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Premier | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| First Choice Next Silver Signature | HMO · Silver | Preferred | Accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 16, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 17 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential- | HMO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ (Dental + Vision) | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard Plus Chiro | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard- | HMO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Christopher A. Merrell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation (also registered under: Practitioner - Pain Management) .
Bills through: Arcis Healthcare Llc
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Payments received
Drug payment
| Medtronic | $2653 |
| Purdue Pharma | $516 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $506 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $6151 |
| Travel and Lodging | $926 |
Studies
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 2003Additional Specialities
- Pain Medicine Specialist
Affiliated practices
Looking for more Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists?
There are 8 other physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in this region.
- Gender: Male
- Address: 2880 Tricom Street North Charleston, 29406, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 2600 Elms Plantation Boulevard North Charleston, 29406, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 9181 Medcom Street North Charleston, 29406, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 9313 Medical Plaza Drive North Charleston, 29406, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 129 North Washington Street Sumter, 29150, SC
- Gender: Female
- Address: 440 Old Trolley Road Suite D Summerville, 29485, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 9181 Medcom Street North Charleston, 29406, SC
- Gender: Male
- Address: 9181 Medcom Street North Charleston, 29406, SC
Questions & Answers
Has Dr. Christopher A. Merrell affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell is affiliated with TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER.
What conditions does Dr. Christopher A. Merrell treat?
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell provides treatment for Arthritis, Bursitis, Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD), Nerve Damage, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFS), Peripheral Nerve Injuries. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Christopher A. Merrell?
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell's office is located at 2880 Tricom Street in N Charleston, SC 29406.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Merrell have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Christopher A. Merrell is affiliated with Lowcountry Orthopaedics. For the full list of practices see this list.
Does Dr. Christopher A. Merrell accept patients with First Choice Next?
Yes, Dr. Christopher A. Merrell is listed in-network for First Choice Next through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.