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Active NPI 1497265326 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Clive Merritt , OD

Optometrist • Lynn, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Merritt, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lynn, MA. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Merritt delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 20 CENTRAL AVE FL 1.

Dr. Merritt is affiliated with Lynn Community Health, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

20 Central Ave Fl 1

Lynn, MA 019011201

Telephone 5408343295

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lynn, MA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -1.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
9 Specialists

Practicing in Lynn, MA (1567 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Merritt (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Lynn Specialty Average (10.0 Years) 10.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MA 5257

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lynn Community Health, Inc.

269 Union St, Lynn, MA 019011314

Phone: 9592167305

Lynn Community Health, Inc.

20 Central Ave, Lynn, MA 019011314

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Louis Eilert

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1912791161

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 05, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 05, 2017

Registered at 20 CENTRAL AVE FL 1, LYNN, MA 019011201

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Updated Practice Location October 05, 2017

Registered at 20 CENTRAL AVE FL 1, LYNN, MA 019011201 (Tel: 5408343295)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 05, 2017

Recorded as MICHAEL MERRITT, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 05, 2017

Optometrist (License #5257 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 05, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497265326
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 05, 2017
Last Update: October 05, 2017
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

20 Central Ave Fl 1

Lynn, MA 019011201

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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