Merritt H King Iii, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Little River, SC

Merritt H King Iii, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Little River, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Mcleod Physician Associates Ii and his current practice location is 3980 Highway 9 E, Suite 110, Little River, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 399-3100.

Merritt H King Iii is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 36446) 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 1801094164.

Contact Information

Merritt H King Iii, MD
3980 Highway 9 E, Suite 110,
Little River, SC 29566-8163
(843) 399-3100
(843) 399-1099

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMerritt H King Iii
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience19 Years
Location3980 Highway 9 E, Little River, South Carolina
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:
  • Merritt H King Iii graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801094164
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/17/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8426103086
  • Enrollment ID: I20140402000369

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Merritt H King Iii such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801094164NPI-NPPES
276204OtherSCMEDCOST
3550395OtherSCCIGNA
969443OtherSCWELLCARE (LITTLE RIVER LOCATION)
SC26908552OtherSCMEDICARE PTAN
30170356OtherSCSELECT HEALTH
938098OtherSCWELLCARE (LORIS LOCATION)
364466MedicaidSC
P01298179OtherSCRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 36446 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mcleod Loris HospitalLoris, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mcleod Physician Associates Ii8224031307543

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. Merritt H King Iii allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMcleod Physician Associates Ii
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801990494
PECOS PAC ID: 8224031307
Enrollment ID: O20060926000568

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. Merritt H King Iii 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
Merritt H King Iii, MD
Po Box 3239,
Florence, SC 29502-3239

Ph: (843) 777-7042
Merritt H King Iii, MD
3980 Highway 9 E, Suite 110,
Little River, SC 29566-8163

Ph: (843) 399-3100

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