NPI age
12 years
Enumerated 2013-12-20
● Active
Type 1 · Individual
DR. Vivin Earl Merritt JR., M. D., F. A. C. S.
Merritt is 1 of 1 surgery providers in Harper and 1 of 3028 in Texas.
Primary specialty
Surgery
Licensed in
TX
1 state
Status
Active
No deactivations on record
Last NPPES update
2013-12-20
Source: monthly bulk 2026-05
Sole proprietor
Yes
Solo practice on file
How this provider compares
Across 3028 active surgery providers in Texas.
NPI age
12 years
↓ 6 yr below median (18 yr)
State licenses
1 state
11% of peers hold multiple states
Subspecialties
0
27% of peers hold subspecialties
NPI lifetime · 2013 → 2026
2013-12Enumerated in NPPES
2013
2026
Where they practice
Practice location
190 Merritt Ranch Rd
Harper, TX 786318001
Mailing address
190 Merritt Ranch Rd
Harper, TX 786318001
Specialties
-
Surgery PrimaryA general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and...
Practice context
Solo or small practice. No other active providers share this practice address in NPPES. This provider is listed as a sole proprietor.
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