Dr Richard W Merritt, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Dothan, AL

Dr Richard W Merritt, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Dothan, Alabama. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1976 and has 48 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Merritt Chiropractic Center, P.c. and his current practice location is 1001 Tate Dr, Dothan, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 446-3101.

Dr Richard W Merritt is licensed to practice in Florida (license number CH2541) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124219951.

Contact Information

Dr Richard W Merritt, DC
1001 Tate Dr,
Dothan, AL 36301-4334
(334) 446-3101
(334) 446-6237

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard W Merritt
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience48 Years
Location1001 Tate Dr, Dothan, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard W Merritt attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1976
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124219951
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/23/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123155728
  • Enrollment ID: I20210520002284

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard W Merritt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124219951NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor CH2541 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Merritt Chiropractic Center, P.c.58901041522

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard W Merritt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMerritt Chiropractic Center, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639754997
PECOS PAC ID: 5890104152
Enrollment ID: O20210518000219

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard W Merritt is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard W Merritt, DC
1253 W Memorial Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33815-0602

Ph: (863) 687-8165
Dr Richard W Merritt, DC
1001 Tate Dr,
Dothan, AL 36301-4334

Ph: (334) 446-3101

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