Stephen W Merritt, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Hobe Sound, FL

Stephen W Merritt, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Hobe Sound, Florida. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. He is a member of the group practice Merritt Family Chiropractic Center Of Hobe Sound Inc and his current practice location is 12082 Se Vulcan Ave, Hobe Sound, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (772) 546-2282.

Stephen W Merritt is licensed to practice in Florida (license number CH5355) 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 1902938194.

Contact Information

Stephen W Merritt, DC
12082 Se Vulcan Ave,
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-5536
(772) 546-2282
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameStephen W Merritt
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience46 Years
Location12082 Se Vulcan Ave, Hobe Sound, Florida
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:
  • Stephen W Merritt attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1902938194
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729272794
  • Enrollment ID: I20101103000960

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen W Merritt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1902938194NPI-NPPES
65-0771953OtherFLFEDERAL TAX ID#

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor CH5355 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Merritt Family Chiropractic Center Of Hobe Sound Inc45878585502

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. Stephen W Merritt allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameMerritt Family Chiropractic Center Of Hobe Sound Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467762963
PECOS PAC ID: 4587858550
Enrollment ID: O20101103000907

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. Stephen 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
Stephen W Merritt, DC
12082 Se Vulcan Ave,
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-5536

Ph: (772) 546-2282
Stephen W Merritt, DC
12082 Se Vulcan Ave,
Hobe Sound, FL 33455-5536

Ph: (772) 546-2282

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