Stephen W Merriam, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Syracuse, NY

Stephen W Merriam, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Syracuse, New York. He went to State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ophthalmology Medical Service Group Inc and his current practice location is 5792 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (315) 422-4412.

Stephen W Merriam is licensed to practice in New York (license number 227900) 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 1013984681.

Contact Information

Stephen W Merriam, MD
5792 Widewaters Pkwy,
Syracuse, NY 13214-1847
(315) 422-4412
(315) 422-4432

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Physician's Profile

Full NameStephen W Merriam
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location5792 Widewaters Pkwy, Syracuse, New York
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:
  • Stephen W Merriam attended and graduated from State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013984681
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/02/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/27/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9133168669
  • Enrollment ID: I20070308000112

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Stephen W Merriam such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013984681NPI-NPPES
34628900MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 47874 (Wisconsin)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 227900 (New York)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science CenterSyracuse, NYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ophthalmology Medical Service Group Inc044624803332

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. Stephen W Merriam allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOphthalmology Medical Service Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225072051
PECOS PAC ID: 0446248033
Enrollment ID: O20040503001408

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. Stephen W Merriam 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
Stephen W Merriam, MD
5792 Widewaters Pkwy,
Syracuse, NY 13214-1847

Ph: (315) 422-4412
Stephen W Merriam, MD
5792 Widewaters Pkwy,
Syracuse, NY 13214-1847

Ph: (315) 422-4412

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