Christian Ayer Merrill, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Christian Ayer Merrill, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthopaedic Sports Specialists Pc and his current practice location is 805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 939-3699.

Christian Ayer Merrill is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD.40665) 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 1962899849.

Contact Information

Christian Ayer Merrill, MD
805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100,
Birmingham, AL 35205-1638
(205) 939-3699
(205) 581-7155

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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristian Ayer Merrill
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience9 Years
Location805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100, Birmingham, 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:
  • Christian Ayer Merrill attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962899849
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/18/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072824531
  • Enrollment ID: I20210701003810

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christian Ayer Merrill such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962899849NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD.40665 (Alabama)Secondary
207XX0005XOrthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine MD.40665 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St Francis Hospital & Medical CenterHartford, CTHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthopaedic Sports Specialists Pc084025467810

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. Christian Ayer Merrill allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOrthopaedic Sports Specialists Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851310031
PECOS PAC ID: 0840254678
Enrollment ID: O20041112000113

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. Christian Ayer 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
Christian Ayer Merrill, MD
805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100,
Birmingham, AL 35205-1638

Ph: (205) 939-3699
Christian Ayer Merrill, MD
805 Saint Vincents Dr Ste 100,
Birmingham, AL 35205-1638

Ph: (205) 939-3699

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