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Active NPI 1841418555 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Merlino , OD

Optometrist • Palm Harbor, FL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Merlino, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Palm Harbor, FL. Practice services are available at 30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

30715 Us Highway 19 N

Palm Harbor, FL 346844400

Telephone 7277858645
Fax 7277868258
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Visionworks Inc Facility NPI 1841370921

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Palm Harbor, FL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 21.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Palm Harbor, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-02-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL OPC3923

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
620968800 (FL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1912596073

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1992304331

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2024

Registered at 30715 US HIGHWAY 19 N, PALM HARBOR, FL 346844400 (Tel: 7277858645)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 26, 2024

Optometrist (License #OPC3923 in FL)

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Updated Practice Location June 04, 2019

Registered at 13128 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 346134858 (Tel: 8332097114)

NPI Profile Active October 25, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 25, 2010

Registered at 13132 CORTEZ BLVD, BROOKSVILLE, FL 346134858 (Tel: 3525970410)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 25, 2010

Registered at 12438 BRISTOL COMMONS CIR, TAMPA, FL 336262409 (Tel: 8134821241)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 25, 2010

Recorded as BRIAN MERLINO, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 25, 2010

Optometrist (License #OPC 3923 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 20, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1841418555
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 20, 2007
Last Update: February 26, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

12438 Bristol Commons Cir

Tampa, FL 336262409

Phone: 8134821241

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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