Mark R Merrell, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Kennewick, WA

Mark R Merrell, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Kennewick, Washington. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Tri-city Orthopaedic Clinic Psc and his current practice location is 6703 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 460-5588.

Mark R Merrell is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00033754) 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 1275552531.

Contact Information

Mark R Merrell, MD
6703 W Rio Grande Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2623
(509) 460-5588
(509) 783-5438

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMark R Merrell
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience34 Years
Location6703 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, Washington
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:
  • Mark R Merrell attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1275552531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/16/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587555628
  • Enrollment ID: I20111205000669

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mark R Merrell such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1275552531NPI-NPPES
990005359OtherWARR MEDICARE
8192569MedicaidWA
116835OtherWALABOR & INDUSTRIES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery MD00033754 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lourdes Medical CenterPasco, WAHospital
St Anthony HospitalPendleton, ORHospital
Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WAHospital
Prosser Memorial HospitalProsser, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tri-city Orthopaedic Clinic Psc761886693018

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. Mark R Merrell allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTri-city Orthopaedic Clinic Psc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215020144
PECOS PAC ID: 7618866930
Enrollment ID: O20040315000166

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. Mark R Merrell 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
Mark R Merrell, MD
6703 W Rio Grande Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2623

Ph: (509) 460-5588
Mark R Merrell, MD
6703 W Rio Grande Ave,
Kennewick, WA 99336-2623

Ph: (509) 460-5588

Reviews and Comments


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Judd R Fitzgerald, M.D.
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Eric B Lowe, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6703 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 509-460-5588    Fax: 509-783-5438
Mrs. Julie Ann Israelsen, PA-C
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6703 W Rio Grande Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 590-460-5588    Fax: 509-783-5438

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