Dr Cat L Merritt, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Creswell, OR

Dr Cat L Merritt, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Creswell, Oregon. She went to Ohio State University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 281 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, Oregon. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (541) 895-3937.

Dr Cat L Merritt is licensed to practice in Oregon (license number 2718ATI) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1831346022.

Contact Information

Dr Cat L Merritt, OD
281 W Oregon Ave,
Creswell, OR 97426-9605
(541) 895-3937
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Cat L Merritt
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience29 Years
Location281 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, Oregon
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Cat L Merritt attended and graduated from Ohio State University - College Of Optometry in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1831346022
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/23/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204990047
  • Enrollment ID: I20090123000020

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Cat L Merritt such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1831346022NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2718ATI (Oregon)Primary

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 Cat L Merritt allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEyeland Family Optical Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790922557
PECOS PAC ID: 2668536400
Enrollment ID: O20090123000028

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 Cat L 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
Dr Cat L Merritt, OD
281 W Oregon Ave, P.o. Box 688,
Creswell, OR 97426-9605

Ph: (541) 895-3937
Dr Cat L Merritt, OD
281 W Oregon Ave,
Creswell, OR 97426-9605

Ph: (541) 895-3937

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Optometrist in Creswell, OR


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