Dr Craig A Merrill, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Pismo Beach, CA

Dr Craig A Merrill, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Pismo Beach, California. He went to Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 201, Pismo Beach, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 473-6640.

Dr Craig A Merrill is licensed to practice in California (license number G81899) 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 1528060746.

Contact Information

Dr Craig A Merrill, MD
931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 201,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3402
(805) 473-6640
(805) 473-5873

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Craig A Merrill
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location931 Oak Park Blvd, Pismo Beach, California
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 Craig A Merrill attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528060746
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789634163
  • Enrollment ID: I20050125000705

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Craig A Merrill such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528060746NPI-NPPES
G81899OtherCAMEDICAL LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G81899 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation781094739714

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 Craig A Merrill allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548262751
PECOS PAC ID: 7810947397
Enrollment ID: O20050124000636

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 Craig A 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 Craig A Merrill, MD
3855 Broad Street, Ste B,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 545-7881
Dr Craig A Merrill, MD
931 Oak Park Blvd, Ste 201,
Pismo Beach, CA 93449-3402

Ph: (805) 473-6640

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