Merla E Puray, MD - Medicare Hematology/oncology in Merced, CA

Merla E Puray, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology" physician in Merced, California. She graduated from medical school in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hematology/oncology. Her current practice location is 3175 Collins Dr, Merced, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (209) 722-5100.

Merla E Puray is licensed to practice in California (license number A98668) 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 1952314205.

Contact Information

Merla E Puray, MD
3175 Collins Dr,
Merced, CA 95348-3133
(209) 722-5100
(209) 722-5200

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerla E Puray
GenderFemale
SpecialityHematology/oncology
Experience30 Years
Location3175 Collins Dr, Merced, California
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:
  • Merla E Puray graduated from medical school in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952314205
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092788463
  • Enrollment ID: I20071018000387

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merla E Puray such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952314205NPI-NPPES
00A986680MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RH0003XInternal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology A98668 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CAHospital
John C Fremont Healthcare DistrictMariposa, CAHospital
Memorial Hospital Los BanosLos banos, CAHospital
Emanuel Medical CenterTurlock, CAHospital

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. Merla E Puray 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
Merla E Puray, MD
3175 Collins Dr,
Merced, CA 95348-3133

Ph: (209) 722-5100
Merla E Puray, MD
3175 Collins Dr,
Merced, CA 95348-3133

Ph: (209) 722-5100

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Phone: 209-564-5000    

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