Dr Richard Henry Merrill, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Andalusia, AL

Dr Richard Henry Merrill, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Andalusia, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice James L Barton Llc and his current practice location is 406 E Three Notch St, Andalusia, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 222-6632.

Dr Richard Henry Merrill is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-361-TA-258) 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 1043312499.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Henry Merrill, OD
406 E Three Notch St,
Andalusia, AL 36420-3166
(334) 222-6632
(334) 222-9828

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Henry Merrill
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience49 Years
Location406 E Three Notch St, Andalusia, 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 Henry Merrill graduated from medical school in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1043312499
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/14/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698882967
  • Enrollment ID: I20120502000667

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Henry Merrill such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1043312499NPI-NPPES
0483050001OtherALCIGNA GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-361-TA-258 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James L Barton Llc05474512212

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 Henry Merrill allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJames L Barton Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306152624
PECOS PAC ID: 0547451221
Enrollment ID: O20101209000903

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 Henry Merrill 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 Henry Merrill, OD
Po Box 758,
Andalusia, AL 36420-1214

Ph: (334) 222-6632
Dr Richard Henry Merrill, OD
406 E Three Notch St,
Andalusia, AL 36420-3166

Ph: (334) 222-6632

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