Ms Linda A Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW - Medicare Clinical Social Worker in North Venice, FL

Ms Linda A Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW is a medicare enrolled "Social Worker - Clinical" provider in North Venice, Florida. She graduated from medical school in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Clinical Social Worker. She is a member of the group practice Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc and her current practice location is 1813 Curry Trl, North Venice, Florida. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (586) 381-4345.

Ms Linda A Mertens is licensed to practice in Florida (license number SW12451) 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 1104912799.

Contact Information

Ms Linda A Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW
1813 Curry Trl,
North Venice, FL 34275-2962
(586) 381-4345
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameMs Linda A Mertens
GenderFemale
SpecialityClinical Social Worker
Experience29 Years
Location1813 Curry Trl, North Venice, Florida
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:
  • Ms Linda A Mertens graduated from medical school in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104912799
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/08/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395714463
  • Enrollment ID: I20170214001603

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ms Linda A Mertens such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104912799NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical 6801069768 (Michigan)Secondary
1041C0700XSocial Worker - Clinical SW12451 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Samaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc145631434311

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. Ms Linda A Mertens allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameGulf Coast Counseling Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861602005
PECOS PAC ID: 3577541432
Enrollment ID: O20040708000918
Entity NameSamaritan Counseling Services Of The Gulf Coast Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619993011
PECOS PAC ID: 1456314343
Enrollment ID: O20041111000271

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. Ms Linda A Mertens 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
Ms Linda A Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW
1813 Curry Trl,
North Venice, FL 34275-2962

Ph: (586) 381-4345
Ms Linda A Mertens, LCSW, LMSW,CSW
1813 Curry Trl,
North Venice, FL 34275-2962

Ph: (586) 381-4345

Reviews and Comments


Social Worker in North Venice, FL

Mrs. Susan Kohnstam, L.C.S.W.
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 126 Montelluna Dr, North Venice, FL 34275
Phone: 941-488-6166    

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