Dr Michael A Merkler, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Sandusky, MI

Dr Michael A Merkler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Sandusky, Michigan. He went to Wayne State University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Corporation and his current practice location is 109 N Delaware St, Sandusky, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (810) 648-9677.

Dr Michael A Merkler is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301070951) 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 1962493213.

Contact Information

Dr Michael A Merkler, MD
109 N Delaware St,
Sandusky, MI 48471-1008
(810) 648-9677
(810) 648-0053

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael A Merkler
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience27 Years
Location109 N Delaware St, Sandusky, Michigan
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 Michael A Merkler attended and graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962493213
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 09/19/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123037546
  • Enrollment ID: I20060413000022

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael A Merkler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962493213NPI-NPPES
4342417MedicaidMI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 4301070951 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Henry Ford Macomb HospitalClinton township, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital Corporation7911808381285

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 Michael A Merkler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHenry Ford Macomb Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1134265986
PECOS PAC ID: 7911808381
Enrollment ID: O20040119000142

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 Michael A Merkler 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 Michael A Merkler, MD
120 N Delaware St,
Sandusky, MI 48471-1009

Ph: (810) 648-9677
Dr Michael A Merkler, MD
109 N Delaware St,
Sandusky, MI 48471-1008

Ph: (810) 648-9677

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Phone: 810-648-9677    

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