Kara Merritt, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Fresno, CA

Kara Merritt, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Family" in Fresno, California. She graduated from nursing school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice University Faculty Associates Inc and her current practice location is 2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240, Fresno, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 320-0545.

Kara Merritt is licensed to practice in California (license number 95009861) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1013490168.

Contact Information

Kara Merritt,
2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240,
Fresno, CA 93701-2211
(559) 320-0545
(559) 320-0550

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Provider's Profile

Full NameKara Merritt
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience6 Years
Location2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240, Fresno, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kara Merritt graduated from nursing school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013490168
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2018
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092053678
  • Enrollment ID: I20190206000543

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kara Merritt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013490168NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363L00000XNurse Practitioner 95009861 (California)Secondary
363LF0000XNurse Practitioner - Family 95009861 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CAHospital
Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Faculty Associates Inc6507181708257

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. Kara Merritt allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Faculty Associates Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073911137
PECOS PAC ID: 6507181708
Enrollment ID: O20150211000164

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. Kara 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
Kara Merritt,
2625 E Divisadero St,
Fresno, CA 93721-1431

Ph: (559) 443-2682
Kara Merritt,
2335 E Kashian Ln Ste 240,
Fresno, CA 93701-2211

Ph: (559) 320-0545

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