Dr John G Merkling, DC - Medicare Chiropractor in Woodstock, IL

Dr John G Merkling, DC is a medicare enrolled "Chiropractor" provider in Woodstock, Illinois. He went to Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Chiropractic. His current practice location is 126 S Jefferson St, Woodstock, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (815) 337-5500.

Dr John G Merkling is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 038006525) 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 1821095589.

Contact Information

Dr John G Merkling, DC
126 S Jefferson St,
Woodstock, IL 60098-3438
(815) 337-5500
(815) 337-5733

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John G Merkling
GenderMale
SpecialityChiropractic
Experience37 Years
Location126 S Jefferson St, Woodstock, Illinois
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 G Merkling attended and graduated from Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1821095589
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/07/2005
  • Last Update Date: 06/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4880737485
  • Enrollment ID: I20100204000507

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John G Merkling such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1821095589NPI-NPPES
5682024OtherILBC/BS PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
111N00000XChiropractor 038006525 (Illinois)Primary
111N00000XChiropractor 1129 (Arkansas)Secondary
111N00000XChiropractor 3962 (Kentucky)Secondary

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 G Merkling allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameCommunity Chiropractic Center Woodstock Sc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336477298
PECOS PAC ID: 8527101138
Enrollment ID: O20100204000588

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 G Merkling 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 G Merkling, DC
126 S Jefferson St,
Woodstock, IL 60098-3438

Ph: (815) 337-5500
Dr John G Merkling, DC
126 S Jefferson St,
Woodstock, IL 60098-3438

Ph: (815) 337-5500

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