Matt G Merrell, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Twin Falls, ID

Matt G Merrell, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Twin Falls, Idaho. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Welch And Allan, Md Pa and his current practice location is 526h Shoup Ave W., Twin Falls, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 733-2400.

Matt G Merrell is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number ODP878) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1124079041.

Contact Information

Matt G Merrell, OD
526h Shoup Ave W.,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-5050
(208) 733-2400
(208) 734-0343

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMatt G Merrell
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location526h Shoup Ave W., Twin Falls, Idaho
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Matt G Merrell attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1124079041
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860435096
  • Enrollment ID: I20050608000295

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Matt G Merrell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1124079041NPI-NPPES
000309200MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist ODP878 (Idaho)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Welch And Allan, Md Pa65078491555

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. Matt G Merrell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameWelch And Allan, Md Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376697128
PECOS PAC ID: 6507849155
Enrollment ID: O20040612000514

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. Matt G Merrell 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
Matt G Merrell, OD
526h Shoup Ave W.,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-5050

Ph: (208) 733-2400
Matt G Merrell, OD
526h Shoup Ave W.,
Twin Falls, ID 83301-5050

Ph: (208) 733-2400

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