Michael Merkley, - Medicare Ophthalmology in Boise, ID

Michael Merkley, is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to Saint Louis University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Vision Quest Medical Center Pa and his current practice location is 5680 W Gage St, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 377-3937.

Michael Merkley is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 28795) 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 1336569979.

Contact Information

Michael Merkley,
5680 W Gage St,
Boise, ID 83706-1326
(208) 377-3937
(208) 377-9455

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Merkley
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience10 Years
Location5680 W Gage St, Boise, Idaho
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:
  • Michael Merkley attended and graduated from Saint Louis University School Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336569979
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2014
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7719214733
  • Enrollment ID: I20220615000481

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Merkley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336569979NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 28795 (Nebraska)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vision Quest Medical Center Pa05475285985

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. Michael Merkley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameVision Quest Medical Center Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1356542542
PECOS PAC ID: 0547528598
Enrollment ID: O20171220000841

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. Michael Merkley 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
Michael Merkley,
5680 W Gage St,
Boise, ID 83706-1326

Ph: (082) 377-3937
Michael Merkley,
5680 W Gage St,
Boise, ID 83706-1326

Ph: (208) 377-3937

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