Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tampa, FL

Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tampa, Florida. He went to New England College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice John J Mertzlufft Od Pa and his current practice location is 12311 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (813) 814-2020.

Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft is licensed to practice in Florida (license number 2610) 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 1992985774.

Contact Information

Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft, OD
12311 W Linebaugh Ave,
Tampa, FL 33626-2651
(813) 814-2020
(813) 814-9944

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Joseph Mertzlufft
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location12311 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, 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:
  • Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft attended and graduated from New England College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992985774
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/05/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3274626858
  • Enrollment ID: I20070912000826

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992985774NPI-NPPES
8138142020OtherFLVSP
24794OtherFLSPECTERA
620845200MedicaidFL
940754OtherFLEYEMED
56106OtherFLDAVIS VISION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2610 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
John J Mertzlufft Od Pa64069202302

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 John Joseph Mertzlufft allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameJohn J Mertzlufft Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528036357
PECOS PAC ID: 6406920230
Enrollment ID: O20080728000780

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 John Joseph Mertzlufft 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 John Joseph Mertzlufft, OD
12311 W Linebaugh Ave,
Tampa, FL 33626-2651

Ph: (813) 814-2020
Dr John Joseph Mertzlufft, OD
12311 W Linebaugh Ave,
Tampa, FL 33626-2651

Ph: (813) 814-2020

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