Dr Stephen J Merckle, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Rolesville, NC

Dr Stephen J Merckle, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Rolesville, North Carolina. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 220 Southtown Cir, Rolesville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (919) 554-2440.

Dr Stephen J Merckle is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 1833) 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 1780637496.

Contact Information

Dr Stephen J Merckle, OD
220 Southtown Cir,
Rolesville, NC 27571-9593
(919) 554-2440
(919) 554-1571

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Stephen J Merckle
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience24 Years
Location220 Southtown Cir, Rolesville, North 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:
  • Dr Stephen J Merckle attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780637496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/19/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911902242
  • Enrollment ID: I20060920000321

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Stephen J Merckle such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780637496NPI-NPPES
89093KEMedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1833 (North Carolina)Primary

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 Stephen J Merckle allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameNorth Wake Eye Care Dr Stephen J Merckle Od Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1124136874
PECOS PAC ID: 3274538509
Enrollment ID: O20060920000328

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 Stephen J Merckle 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 Stephen J Merckle, OD
220 Southtown Cir,
Rolesville, NC 27571-9593

Ph: (919) 554-2440
Dr Stephen J Merckle, OD
220 Southtown Cir,
Rolesville, NC 27571-9593

Ph: (919) 554-2440

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Optometrist in Rolesville, NC

North Wake Eye Care
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 220 Southtown Circle, Rolesville, NC 27571
Phone: 919-554-2440    Fax: 919-554-1571

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

NPI Number: The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI must be used in lieu of legacy provider identifiers in the HIPAA standards transactions. Covered health care providers and all health plans and health care clearinghouses must use the NPIs in the administrative and financial transactions adopted under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

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